IAM Platform Architect
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-11-05
Listing for:
IDR, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
IDR is seeking a IAM Platform Architect to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in McLean, Virginia. This role will define enterprise strategy, standards, and governance for Identity & Access Management (IAM) across a large, complex environment in the hospitality industry. You’ll partner across security, infrastructure, application, and risk teams to deliver scalable, secure identity capabilities spanning cloud, on-prem, SaaS, and emerging AI/agent identity use cases.
Position Overview for the IAM Platform Architect:- Define enterprise IAM target-state architecture, principles, and multi-year roadmaps for human and non-human identities
- Lead architecture/design reviews and produce diagrams, decision records, capability models, and transition plans
- Establish standards and reusable patterns across IGA, SSO/federation, directory services, PAM, and secrets management
- Translate business, security, risk, and regulatory requirements into durable, scalable IAM designs
- Drive adoption of common IAM approaches across applications (e.g., SSO, provisioning, RBAC, access request workflows)
- 10+ years of progressive IAM architecture, engineering, or solution design experience in complex enterprise environments
- Strong expertise across IAM fundamentals including identity lifecycle, OAuth/OIDC, SAML, LDAP, APIs, SCIM, RBAC, and Zero Trust concepts
- Hands-on experience with SailPoint (Identity IQ and/or Identity Security Cloud) and Microsoft Entra/Active Directory
- Experience designing and integrating federation and directory platforms (e.g., Ping Federate and Ping Directory)
- Ability to communicate and influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders, producing clear architecture documentation and recommendations
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits;
Medical, Vision, Dental, and more! - Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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