Principal Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Key Responsibilities

IAM Strategy & Architecture

·        Lead the definition, execution, and continuous improvement of the enterprise IAM strategy aligned with business and technology roadmaps.

·        Serve as the senior subject-matter authority for all IAM domains across cloud and on-prem environments.

·        Design scalable, reusable, and future-ready IAM architectures supporting evolving business and regulatory needs.

·        Establish IAM architectural standards, design patterns, and implementation guidelines to ensure consistency across the enterprise.

Security Leadership & Advisory

·        Provide security thought leadership, consulting, and best-practice guidance to Client IT Security stakeholders.

·        Champion modern cybersecurity controls across IAM, Application Security (AppSec), and DevSecOps domains.

·        Collaborate with Client IT Security to create, review, and update the enterprise security roadmap.

·        Continuously assess the existing security architecture and recommend enhancements based on industry best practices and supplier experience.

Platform Evaluation & Technical Governance

·        Review and respond to customer requests related to IAM and security platform selection decisions.

·        Provide technical guidance on architecture, configuration, and support models for selected platforms.

·        Participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives, advising on industry standards and validation criteria.

Security Infrastructure & Technology Oversight

·        Provide architectural oversight and guidance across security technologies, including:

·        IAM, PAM, IGA, UAM, UAR

·        Firewalls, IPS/IDS, WAFs

·        Endpoint protection platforms

·        SIEM and log management solutions

·        Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools

Infrastructure & Systems Knowledge

·        Demonstrate strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, including:

·        Applications and databases

·        Operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux)

·        Virtualization and hypervisors

·        IP networking (LAN, WAN)

·        Storage, backup networks, and media

Deep experience with authentication and access technologies such as:

·        SSO / MFA platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, 1Password)

·        Privileged Access Management (PAM)

·        Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

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