Overview:
Job Description - IAM Architect
Alpharetta, GA - Need to work from office 3 Days a week and need to come office for Face2Face Round of Interview
6-12+
An IAM Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing identity and access management solutions that ensure secure access to enterprise systems, applications, and data. This role bridges business requirements, cybersecurity, and IT architecture to enforce robust identity governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Architecture & Design
Design and develop enterprise IAM architecture aligned with security and business goals Define identity lifecycle management (joiner, mover, leaver processes) Architect solutions for:
Authentication (SSO, MFA, passwordless)
Authorization (RBAC, ABAC)
Federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
Develop zero trust security models for identity 2. Implementation & Integration
Lead implementation of IAM platforms such as:
Azure AD / Entra ID
Okta
SailPoint
CyberArk
Ping Identity
Integrate IAM systems with:
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
On-prem systems (Active Directory, LDAP) Enterprise applications (SAP, Salesforce, Workday) Enable API security and identity federation 3. Governance, Risk & Compliance
Establish Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) frameworks Design role models and access certification campaigns Ensure compliance with standards:
SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001
Implement audit logging, monitoring, and reporting 4. Security & Risk Management
Enforce least privilege & segregation of duties (SoD) Design solutions to mitigate identity-based threats Integrate IAM with:
SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
PAM (Privileged Access Management)
Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling 5. Strategy & Roadmap
Define IAM strategy and technology roadmap Evaluate and recommend IAM tools and platforms Drive cloud identity transformation initiatives Promote adoption of passwordless and Zero Trust frameworks 6. Stakeholder Collaboration
Work with:
Security teams
IT operations
Application owners
Compliance and audit teams
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IAM engineers Communicate complex IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of:
SSO, MFA, Federation protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) Identity lifecycle management Hands-on experience with IAM tools:
Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, Ping, CyberArk Strong understanding of:
Active Directory / LDAP
Cloud security (AWS IAM, Azure RBAC)
API security
Scripting/programming:
PowerShell, Python, Java, or similar
Email me for prompt response.
Skills:
PYTHON,AZURE,JAVA,POWERSHELL,SAP,SAML,SAILPOINT,AWS,OAUTH,CYBERARK
