Senior Manager - Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

We are seeking a Senior Manager, IAM Architect to lead the strategy, design, and implementation of next-generation identity security solutions. This role will drive enterprise transformation across workforce, customer, privileged, machine, workload, and AI-agent identities while enabling Zero Trust, cloud adoption, and digital innovation., * Define and execute enterprise IAM strategy, target-state architecture, roadmaps, standards, and transformation programs.

• Architect and lead implementations spanning Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Customer IAM (CIAM), and directory services.
• Design governance and access controls for non-human identities, including service accounts, APIs, workloads, bots, autonomous AI agents, and agent-to-agent interactions.
• Establish identity patterns for AI agents covering registration, authentication, authorization, least privilege, delegated authority, credential and secret management, monitoring, revocation, and lifecycle governance.
• Embed Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), passwordless authentication, adaptive access, and identity analytics into the architecture.
• Partner with business, cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI, application, and enterprise architecture leaders to deliver secure and scalable identity capabilities.
• Provide architectural oversight for complex programs, advise executives on identity risk and investment priorities, and mentor architects, engineers, and consultants.

• 10+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or security architecture, including leadership of large-scale IAM transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, federation, access governance, and privileged access.
• Experience designing IAM solutions across cloud, hybrid, SaaS, and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong leadership, executive communication, client-facing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to translate emerging AI and non-human identity risks into practical architecture, governance, and operating-model requirements.

Preferred Skills & Technologies

• IAM platforms: SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, CyberArk, Delinea, and BeyondTrust.
• Cloud and standards: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM, LDAP, PKI, and policy-based authorization.
• Innovative identity capabilities: AI security, agentic AI governance, AI-agent identity management, non-human identity management, machine identity, secrets management, ITDR, CIEM, identity analytics, and access intelligence.
• Engineering and automation: REST APIs, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, CI/CD integration, and policy-as-code.

Preferred Certifications

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, TOGAF or SABSA, plus relevant SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Microsoft, AWS, or Google Cloud security certifications.

What You’ll Bring

A forward-thinking approach to modern identity security, with the ability to secure human and non-human identities at scale, shape governance for autonomous AI agents, reduce access-related risk, and accelerate responsible digital transformation.

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices - $185,800 to $385,700
• Bay Area California offices - $193,500 to $401,600
• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento - $154,700 to $353,500
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world., * At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

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