Lead Solutions Architect

Lead Solutions Architect

Salary: Starting at $170k + bonus

Location: Chicago, IL or Coppell, TX

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in identity management technologies with strong focus on Microsoft identity solutions and cross-platform integration
• Strong expertise in enterprise identity management architectures and implementations
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Azure AD Connect. Including experience in hybrid identity solutions such as Ping, Okta, ForgeRock, SailPoint, etc.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure services including virtual desktop solutions
• Experience with automation and scripting for identity management (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Working knowledge of identity administration tools across platforms
• Experience with API-based identity management
• Knowledge of modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement vendor-neutral identity and access management architecture that integrates with various enterprise systems
• Develop comprehensive IAM strategies leveraging best practices across multiple platforms while maintaining strong expertise in Microsoft identity solutions
• Drive short- and long-term architecture strategy for enterprise identity services, including integration with Microsoft 365 services, Entra ID, and other identity providers
• Conduct end-to-end technical plan design for identity management solutions across multiple platforms
• Design and participate in proof of concepts to enable new identity services that work across heterogeneous environments
• Develop architectural designs for implementation of enterprise identity solutions with emphasis on interoperability
• Perform impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems for implementation of new identity services
• Establish identity management standards and ensure compatibility and integration across the enterprise ecosystem
• Ensure teams maintain and execute organizational policies, procedures and controls, configuration management, and release management