Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect

TekLeaders, Inc

New York, NY, United States

8 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services User Authentication Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cyber Security Multi-Factor Authentication Identity and Access Management Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture Single Sign-On Software Technical Review Google Cloud Cloud Platform System

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Job description

We are looking for a strategic and technical IAM Architect to lead the design, development, and execution of our enterprise Identity and Access Management strategy. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and security engineering, defining robust frameworks for user authentication, authorization, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities Strategy & Architecture: Partner with senior security leadership to define and own the enterprise IAM architecture roadmap, ensuring seamless scaling across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
Identity Governance & Lifecycle (IGA): Design and govern identity lifecycle processes (onboarding, role changes, offboarding), automated provisioning, and compliance attestation workflows.
Authentication & Access Control: Architect modern authentication frameworks, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), adaptive/risk-based authentication, and passwordless modalities.
Governance & Compliance: Align IAM architectures with frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and GDPR, supporting internal/external audits and risk assessments.
Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to engineering teams, create architecture reference patterns, and conduct technical design reviews.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, information security, and specialized IAM architecture.
Protocol Expertise: Deep technical understanding of core identity protocols and standards Cloud & Hybrid Environments: Demonstrated experience designing IAM frameworks within cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).Analytical & Communication Skills: Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technical blueprints and present architecture strategies to executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications Certifications: Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, or vendor-specific IAM accreditations.
DevSecOps Familiarity: Experience integrating identity controls into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows.