IAM Architect

Position: IAM Architect

Location: 100% Remote (EST time zone)

Contract Duration: 6 Month Contract

Overview:

• Seeking a IAM Architect to assist the design and implementation of enterprise-wide identity and access management solutions.
• This role will focus on architecting secure APIs and Java-based self-service portals that integrate with IAM platforms such as Ping Identity, SailPoint, and CyberArk.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and hands-on experience in building scalable IAM frameworks and developer-facing tools.

IAM Architecture & Strategy

• Design and oversee the implementation of IAM solutions including user provisioning, RBAC/ABAC, authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, SAML, OIDC), and access governance.
• Develop IAM roadmaps aligned with business objectives and security requirements.
• Evaluate and select IAM products and vendors; lead integration efforts across legacy and modern systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR) and internal security policies.

API Architecture & Engineering

• Lead the development of an enterprise-level API framework for IAM services.
• Define API standards, lifecycle management, and documentation practices (e.g., Swagger, Postman).
• Architect RESTful and GraphQL APIs for secure identity transactions and provisioning workflows.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed observability, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing into API delivery.

Java-Based Portal Design

• Architect and develop Java-based self-service portals for identity management, access requests, and credential updates.
• Build front-end interfaces using JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React.
• Develop back-end services using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices architecture.
• Integrate IAM platforms (PingID, SailPoint, CyberArk) into portal workflows for seamless user experiences.
• Ensure secure communication using digital certificates, JWT, and secure handshakes.