IAM Technical Lead/Architect

Role: IAM Technical Lead/Architect

Location: FULLY REMOTE

Duration: Length of contract is 6 months with potential extensions

I have an update on a role to make our partnership easier!

Client has an opening for an IAM Technical Lead/Architect and previous the role was hybrid in Richmond, VA with onsite interview but the role is actually FULLY REMOTE and virtual interviews. BUT candidates must in the EST time zone to be considered!

I will be specifically looking for candidates that match the PREFERRED experience int he attachment, so please make sure they clearly have the requirements for the role.

The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Client is seeking to fill an open consultant leadership position who will be responsible for architecting and guiding the implementation of our enterprise-grade IAM platform, integrating Microsoft Entra ID and Okta across our hybrid application landscape. The candidate will lead the technical vision for IAM integration, define secure authentication patterns, and mentor development teams in modernizing legacy systems. This is a critical role to ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of identity and access services across out enterprise environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead integration projects to connect enterprise applications with IAM platforms across diverse systems and technologies.
Architect IAM solutions that enable SSO, MFA, conditional access, and zero trust.
Design, develop and maintain secure RESTful APIs to support cross-platform
integrations.
Guide application teams on migration from legacy authentication to modern IAM
standards.
Define and implement authentication/authorization using OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and SCIM.
Monitor IAM platform health, resolve complex integration issues, and ensure resiliency.
Partner with security and compliance teams to enforce governance controls.
Act as IAM subject matter expert, providing mentorship to engineers and administrators.
Track vendor roadmaps (Microsoft Entra, Okta) and recommend platform
enhancements.
REQUIREMENTS:
10+ years of hands-on experience in software development including architecture and
design with at least 3+ years leading development or engineering teams.

Bachelors Degree - COMPLETED
Expertise in Java and related frameworks, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and development tools.
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and cloud-native best practices in modern cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform etc.).
Extensive experience designing and integrating IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or comparable platforms.
Proven experience with authentication protocols (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, SCIM), and implementing enterprise-grade features such as SSO, MFA, conditional access, and Zero Trust architectures.
Proven track record in leading migrations from legacy authentication systems to
modern IAM platforms.
Agile/Scrum development experience, strong verbal/written communication and cross-functional collaboration among developers, testers, and project managers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience supporting project
estimation and planning.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
Adaptability and flexibility to evolving technical requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of secure coding practices in development.

PREFERRED:
12+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development and design, with 5+ years leading cross-functional engineering team.
A master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience architecting scalable IAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust
principles, including SSO, MFA, and conditional access.
Practical understanding of integrating applications with IAM platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory).
Solid experience in microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and CI/CD
pipelines, with hands-on expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies.
Working knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases.
Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and driving innovative, scalable solutions.