IAM Architect

Insight Global
Charlotte, NC, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Cyber Security Identity and Access Management OAuth OpenID Ping (Networking Utility) Role-Based Access Control Azure Active Directory Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Okta Cyberark SailPoint

Job description

AT&T is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect who is passionate about cybersecurity and has the analytical and multi-tasking abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As a Principal Cybersecurity Architect at AT&T, you will ensure the technical feasibility and successful delivery of secure technology solutions. This role involves leading agile development, managing technical risks, providing expert technical guidance, and balancing agility with quality through effective security protocols. You must possess a strong technical background to ensure you are designing modular and scalable security architectures. Experience leading large cross-organizational cybersecurity projects and a well-rounded technical background in current cybersecurity technologies are essential.

What You’ll Do:

Architect, design, and deliver large-scale, reliable, maintainable, high-quality cybersecurity solutions and systems aligned with company guidelines and best practices.

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and patterns for cybersecurity design, implementation, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

  • Work with other cybersecurity SMEs to resolve the company’s most difficult cybersecurity problems, develop groundbreaking solutions, and push the boundaries of cybersecurity technology in alignment with strategic business objectives. *

  • Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of cybersecurity solutions.

  • Accountable for the technical feasibility and delivery of secure products. Address difficult and ambiguous cybersecurity problems spanning the interactions among multiple systems, products, organizations, people, and functions.

  • Model tech solutions by iteratively translating cybersecurity needs and business constraints into working designs.

  • Advisory Role: Advise on the best possible technical and innovative cybersecurity approaches. *

  • Balance agility and quality with the right security protocols. Lead and provide expert guidance and mentorship to Lead, and Senior engineers, lead technical discussions, and make architectural decisions that positively impact the product and company’s direction

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Proven hands on IAM Architect experience - comfortable designing and implementing solutions

  • Broad IAM generalist background (not tied to a single product), including:

o Identity lifecycle (JML)

o Authentication & authorization

o Federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)

o RBAC / ABAC

o Privileged access concepts

  • Experience working across multiple IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, SailPoint, Azure AD, Ping, ForgeRock, CyberArk, etc.)

  • Strong ability to architect and deliver large scale, enterprise IAM solutions

  • Comfortable getting into the weeds: troubleshooting, design reviews, and technical decision making

  • Experience leading cross organizational cybersecurity initiatives in complex enterprise environments

  • Strong foundation in scalable, resilient, and modular security architecture

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