Salary: $160,892.78 - $203,941.09 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number:Department: KCIT - Information Technology
Division: Office of the CIO
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
SummaryKing County's Department of Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking a highly skilled
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions Architect to join our Security and Privacy team. The IAM Solutions Architect plays a key role in leading strategy and design for IAM across the County, developing modern identity architectures that streamline lifecycle management and simplify the enterprise identity portfolio.
Job Duties - Collaborate with peer architects, service owners, and other technical staff in determining the optimum IAM designs for vendor and in-house developed application solutions.
- Translate business requirements into long-term Identity and Access architecture designs.
- Create and manage architectural strategies and roadmaps across multiple projects, functional teams, platforms, and/or technology systems to support the enterprise architecture.
- Consult with internal and external customers, stakeholders, and IT staff to align reference architectures with business and technical requirements.
- Keep up with the ever-changing IAM landscape by tracking all changes to the technologies in use as well as the security ramifications involved.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills - In depth experience designing and fine-tuning Enterprise Identity Architecture
- Expert level knowledge on the inter-workings of Active Directory and Entra ID
- Thorough understanding of Public Key Infrastructure, Certificate Management and HSMs
- Strong background in managing Enterprise Applications and Registrations and using Managed Identities and Service Principals
- Good working knowledge of Privileged Access\Identity Management
- Expert level knowledge of DNS and DHCP
- Full understanding of Modern authentication, particularly related to Azure (SSO, Tokens, MFA, passkeys, API permissions, etc.)
- Full understanding of Group and Identity lifecycle management.
- Full understanding of Directory syncing architecture including AD Connect and Cloud Sync
- Expansive knowledge on access tiering, management planes and privileged access workstations
- Good knowledge of Intune and SCCM Device Management and Compliance Policies
- Solid understating of networking concepts, Border segments, Trusts, and Policies
Desirable Qualifications- Application proxy competency
- History with Guest access and B2C a plus
- Technical certifications related to information security, risk or compliance, information technology such as network, server, database, cloud infrastructure or engineering, project management methodologies, leadership or other relevant certifications are desired
Supplemental InformationHybrid Work: KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative schedules may be considered by your manager.
FLSA Status: This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Classification: Solutions Architect (743801)
Union: This position is represented by Protec17: Information Technology.
Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.
Application ProcessApplicants must complete the online application to include:
- Employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience).
- A resume including all relevant experience.
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Shannon Hoeper at shoeper@kingcounty.gov
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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This position requires in depth experience designing and fine-tuning Enterprise Identity Architecture. Please describe your experience in this area.
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The person hired for this position must successfully pass a background check. Are you willing to undergo a background check prior to a final offer of employment? This will include reference checks with previous employers, and a criminal background check.
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Are you authorized to work in the United States?
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Does your authorization require sponsorship now or in the future from an employer or other source? (This does not preclude you from being considered for this position.)
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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