Role: Senior IAM / IGA Architect
Location: Remote
Job Description:
Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) / Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Architect
• Architect and lead IAM/IGA solutions across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with security policies, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, GDPR), and business goals.
• Design and implement identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, de-provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Lead integration efforts between IAM platforms and enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, LIMS, HRIS, cloud services).
• Evaluate and select IAM/IGA technologies, including vendor assessments, proof-of-concepts, and roadmap development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Infrastructure, Compliance, HR, R&D) to ensure seamless identity governance.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies and standards, including authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), federation, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Monitor and optimize IAM performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IAM/IGA architecture, preferably in biotech, pharma, or regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Azure AD, ForgeRock).
• Strong understanding of identity protocols, directory services, and cloud identity models.
• Experience with compliance frameworks and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM credentials are a plus.
• Python, YAML
• Jira, Confluence
• Ansible automation
• 5%-15% travel as per business requirements.
Skills: Identity and Access Management Implementation| Design & Architecture Experience Required: 8-10