IAM & Active Directory Architect

Position : IAM & Active Directory Architect 
Location : Charlotte, NC / Chandler, AZ / Irving, TX / Iselin, NJ Onsite 
Duration : Long Term Contract 
 
 Job Summary 
We are seeking an experienced IAM & Active Directory Architect to lead enterprise identity and access management initiatives within a regulated banking environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Active Directory architecture, hybrid identity solutions, IAM governance, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to provide strategic architectural guidance across enterprise remediation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and govern enterprise IAM and Active Directory architecture aligned with banking and regulatory standards

• Establish standards and governance for service accounts, security groups, roles, and access permissions

• Provide architectural guidance, design reviews, and approvals for IAM and AD remediation initiatives

• Serve as the escalation point for complex IAM/AD design, security, and risk-related decisions

• Collaborate with client security, audit, infrastructure, and leadership teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence

• Present architecture decisions, remediation progress, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive leadership

• Design and support RBAC and least-privilege access models across enterprise systems

• Drive hybrid identity and authentication strategies integrating on-premises and cloud platforms

• Support database authentication integration patterns across DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and related platforms

• Develop architecture documentation, standards, and governance artifacts using Visio and Confluence

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in enterprise IAM and Active Directory architecture design

• Deep understanding of RBAC, least-privilege principles, and regulatory compliance frameworks

• Strong knowledge of AD-based database authentication patterns and integrations

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Client-facing consulting and architecture advisory experience

Technical Skills 
Identity & Access Management

• Microsoft Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS, AD FS)

• Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID (Hybrid Identity)

• IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, and CyberArk (preferred)

Scripting & Tools

• Advanced PowerShell scripting

• Visio and Confluence for architecture documentation

Database Authentication & Integration

• Active Directory integration patterns for:

  • DB2

  • Oracle

  • SQL Server

  • PostgreSQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise IAM modernization or remediation programs

• Prior experience working in highly regulated banking or financial environments

• Relevant Microsoft or IAM security certifications are a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced enterprise environments

• Strong presentation and consulting skills for senior leadership audiences