IAM Architect

Job Title: IAM Architect

Location: Southlake, TX or Austin, TX (Hybrid – 4 days onsite each week)

Duration: 18 Months

• Establish architecture and strategies to securely manage the identity lifecycle including user authentication and authorization for on‑premise and cloud solutions.
• Define and maintain documentation of reference architecture and technology standards, processes, and policies related to core solutions.
• Effectively integrate solutions into the existing infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and direction for technical infrastructure support, including on‑call support and escalation of trouble tickets; lead the resolution of key implementation and system integration issues.
• Apply federation concepts and technologies, particularly with ADFS and Ping Identity, and demonstrate deep understanding of SAML & OAuth/OIDC.
• Architect or engineer IAM solutions within Microsoft Azure, AWS, and, preferably, other cloud providers.
• Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) and illustrate tactical & strategic solution roadmaps.
• Work with product vendors and internal governance teams, demonstrating application solutions to all stakeholders.
• Provide direction on Active Directory infrastructure deployments, focusing on best practices, security architecture, vulnerabilities, and resiliency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security with at least five years focused on IAM.
• 3+ years in an enterprise‑level architecture role, specifically with IAM technologies and strategy.
• Preferred Cyber Security certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM.
• Deep knowledge of IAM domains including authentication and authorization, Single Sign On (SSO), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Directory Services, Federation Services, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Experience implementing Zero Trust and Just‑In‑Time Access is desirable.
• Proven ability to define IAM architecture and road maps.
• Strong background in aligning IAM strategy with enterprise security policies and business objectives.