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# IAM Architect

- **Company:** Sierra Business Solution LLC
- **Location:** Salisbury, NC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Cluster Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Indexed Sequential Access Method (ISAM), OpenID, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), System Availability
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/33e56edd-6481-4dc9-94fd-ad8c35d43bb7

## About the Role

IBM ISIM ISAM Architecture & Operations Yes 30%

IAM Design, SSO, MFA Yes 25%

Provisioning, Workflows, Access Lifecycle Yes 20%

Security Protocols (SAML, OIDC) Yes 15%

Infrastructure, HA, Clustering Yes 10%, Domain Identity & Access Management

Soft Skills Communication, analytical thinking, client engagement

Education Graduate Post-Graduate (Preferred)

Certifications IBM IAM Security Certifications (Preferred)

## Description

Configure SSO, MFA, and authentication mechanisms

Review existing IAM environments and recommend improvements

Ensure security, scalability, and high availability

Section IV Key Responsibilities

Handle L3 IAM incidents and complex troubleshooting

Lead IAM solution design and client workshops

Define IAM blueprints and delivery strategies

Support audits, compliance, and governance activities

Mentor junior engineers and provide KT


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