Enterprise Architect

Job#: 3023389

Job Description:

Location: Charlotte, NC - 3X A WEEK HYBRID

12+ Month Contract to Hire

We're seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to lead the design and integration of identity solutions during a merger and acquisition. This role will drive discovery, architecture, and implementation across multiple IAM platforms to ensure secure, seamless access for both organizations throughout the transition.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint (IIQ & ISC), PingOne AIC, CyberArk/Delinea, Auth0, CoreView, and Directory Services, along with a strong background in SSO, MFA, federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), and identity strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Discovery & Assessment

• Evaluate existing IAM environments, Entra ID tenants, and directory services across both organizations.
• Assess current SSO, MFA, federation, and identity governance implementations.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for modernization.

Architecture & Design

• Define the IAM architecture for the combined organization.
• Develop strategies for SSO, MFA, federation, and tenant consolidation/coexistence.
• Create an early-access federation approach for the acquired company.

Implementation & Integration

• Lead integration of IAM platforms (Entra ID, SailPoint, PingOne, CyberArk/Delinea, Auth0, CoreView).
• Implement and optimize SSO/MFA solutions.
• Configure federation protocols across organizations.
• Partner with IT and security teams to ensure smooth migration.

Conversion & Migration

• Develop user and access migration strategies.
• Support tenant migration and system cutover with minimal business disruption.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout the conversion.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational documentation.
• Communicate risks, timelines, and progress to stakeholders.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure IAM solutions meet regulatory and security requirements.
• Strengthen identity lifecycle governance and access controls.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in IAM or security architecture.
• Hands-on IAM experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
• Expertise with Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint (IIQ & ISC), PingOne AIC, Auth0, and directory services.
• Experience with PAM tools (CyberArk or Delinea).
• Strong understanding of federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
• Experience with multi-cloud and cloud-native identity architectures.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hybrid identity and cloud migration strategies.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or vendor IAM certifications.
• Experience with zero trust and identity threat detection.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.