Role: IAM Security Architect
Location: Remote Opportunity
Duration: 6+ Months
The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) Architect reports to the Domain Architect Lead for IAM Architecture in a hands-on role focused on the security architecture in the identity lifecycle management and provisioning space. The architect works directly with Lead Development, Engineering and Operational resources through collaboration and mentoring to shape the IAM capabilities for the firm.
Your key responsibilities
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) ILM Architect is accountable and responsible for the alignment of business, operational and security requirements and translation of those requirements into technical IAM capabilities. IAM services include, but not limited to, Identity Lifecycle Management, authentication and authorization, session management, access requests, access provisioning, access reauthorization, remote access, IAM services API, role and entitlement models, and directory technologies. The IAM ILM Architect will work with other Architects and Service Owners to create a roadmap that meets strategic and current requirements
Skills and attributes for success
Extensive experience working with IAM Technologies including strong experience with Sailpoint and some experience with other identity Lifecycle management products such as FIM, MIM, Azure AD connect/Microsoft Entra Connect
Must have proven experience in providing architecture guidance and advisory services to clients for various environments and systems, including application/technology blueprints, roadmaps, optimization, and migration strategies.
Responsible for managing end-user identity, end-user application access, application resource access, directory maintenance, to include the user and application security lifecycle from provisioning to de-provisioning of access rights.
Deliver technical security configuration architecture expertise in implementing cross-organizational information sharing.
Develop solutions and recommendations for issues caused by process challenges, emerging threats and technology changes.
Act as trusted security architecture advisor with extensive evidence of ability to provide strategic direction in leading activities in support of Identity Lifecycle management tools & technologies and enterprise security objectives.
Provide professional knowledge and experience of information systems security identity policies and large enterprise scale practices.
Develop security architectures, and engineering system specifications implementing identity management and security controls in development and operational systems.
Solid understanding application and systems security architecture and best practices.
To qualify for the role you must have
The individual in this role must be able to understand and interpret identity and access management strategies and direction. Further, the person must be able to bring together key tenets of Information Security to the IAM strategies and develop technical security solutions that properly align.
The IAM Security Architect will contribute to the overall effort of the IAM direction of the firm. The individual in this role must be well educated in general aspects of Information Security, namely:
SME knowledge of Sailpoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), Sailpoint File Access Manager (FAM) and Active Directory.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Identity Management products (FIM/MIM), Azure AD connect/Microsoft Entra Connect
Knowledge of Active Role Server, Microsoft Entra access review
Strong knowledge of Exchange and PowerShell, SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Strong network and host security background in Windows
6+ years’ experience in hands-on Identity Management positions
Must have an experience of implementing an enterprise level IAM (ILM) infrastructure.
Ability to secure solution architecture solutions
Ability to effectively communicate and advocate key security requirements and control implementation to the development team
Ideally, you’ll also have
IT Strategy
Enterprise Architecture
Experience in IDM integration across domains
Significant experience in ADDS, Azure AD/Microsoft Entra Connect
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing
Significant experience in Oracle DB & Microsoft SQL Server
Experience with ABAC, RBAC
Security architecture and engineering experience
Thanks & Regards,
