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Job Title: Enterprise Solution Architect
Location: Fully Remote
Salary: DOE + full benefits
Clearance: Active Public Trust (or ability to obtain)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect specializing in identity management and security to join our Federal Courts ITSO enterprise architecture team. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including experience with Identity Providers (IdP), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and related security tools within an application development environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating secure frameworks for large-scale enterprise applications.
Job Responsibilities
Identity and Access Management
o Design and implement comprehensive IAM architectures, ensuring seamless and secure user access to company applications and data.
o Develop strategies for integration of IdP services such as Okta, Auth0, or Azure AD for centralized identity services across multiple platforms and environments.
o Design and enforce policies for MFA implementation across all access points to enhance security measures. Familiarity with implementation of various MFA methods including possession, known and inheritance factors.
Security Solutions Design
o Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the deployment of cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
o Lead the design and implementation of security protocols, ensuring they comply with industry standards and regulations NIST, FIPS, FEDRAMP, FIDO etc
Stakeholder Engagement
o Work with IT security teams and business units to understand their security needs and integrate these requirements into the overall IT architecture.
o Educate and train stakeholders on identity management best practices and security measures.
Compliance and Best Practices
o Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure all IAM solutions comply with legal and compliance frameworks.
o Stay updated on new security threats and ensure the architecture adapts quickly to mitigate risks.
Project Leadership
o Lead cross-functional projects related to identity and access management, coordinating with project managers and other IT leaders to ensure successful delivery.
o Prepare and present reports on the status, activity, and plans for current and future IAM architecture initiatives.
Innovation and Improvement
o Research emerging technologies and methodologies in identity management and security.
o Propose and lead initiatives to improve security and efficiency through innovative technologies and solutions.
Required Skills/Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience in an IT architecture role with a strong focus on security, particularly in identity and access management.
Demonstrated experience with IdP vendors (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Auth0) and strong understanding of MFA technologies.
Experience designing and implementing security solutions in large-scale, complex environments.
Familiarity with programming and system integration as it relates to IAM and security.
Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities.
Professional certifications on cloud technologies, or similar are highly desirable.
Education:
Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Employer will accept years of experience in lieu of a degree.