IAM AD Architect

Job Title: IAM AD Architect

Location: Charlotte, NC / Chandler, AZ / Irving, TX / Iselin, NJ

Duration: 12 months contract

Interview Mode: Phone + video

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Relevant Experience Years 

• 10–15+ years in IAM and Active Directory architecture  
• 5+ years in regulated banking / financial services environments  
• Proven leadership in enterprise-wide IAM remediation programs 
• Strong exposure to regulated/banking environments 

Tools 

• Microsoft Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS, AD FS)  
• Azure AD / Entra ID (Hybrid Identity)  
• IAM platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk – preferred)  
• PowerShell (advanced)  
• Architecture and documentation tools (Visio, Confluence) 
• Database authentication concepts (AD integration patterns across DB2, Oracle, SQL, Postgres, etc.)  

Skills 

• Enterprise IAM & AD architecture design  
• Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities  
• Strong collaborative and stakeholder management skills  
• Client-facing architecture advisory and consulting capability  
• RBAC, least-privilege, and regulatory compliance expertise 
• Deep understanding of AD‑based database authentication patterns  

Responsibilities 

• Define and govern IAM & AD architecture aligned with banking standards.  
• Establish enterprise standards for service accounts, groups, roles, and permissions.  
• Provide architectural guidance and approvals for remediation activities.  
• Act as escalation point for complex IAM/AD design and risk decisions.  
• Engage with client security, audit, and leadership teams.  
• Present architectural decisions, risks, and progress to senior stakeholders.