IAM Architect

Job Title: IAM Architect

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Experience: 8+ years

Job Description:

An IAM Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing identity and access management solutions that ensure secure access to enterprise systems, applications, and data. This role bridges business requirements, cybersecurity, and IT architecture to enforce robust identity governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Design

• Design and develop enterprise IAM architecture aligned with security and business goals
• Define identity lifecycle management (joiner, mover, leaver processes)
• Architect solutions for:
  • Authentication (SSO, MFA, passwordless)
  • Authorization (RBAC, ABAC)
  • Federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
• Develop zero trust security models for identity

2. Implementation & Integration

• Lead implementation of IAM platforms such as:

o Azure AD / Entra ID

o Okta

o SailPoint

o Cyber Ark

o Ping Identity

• Integrate IAM systems with:

o Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

o On-prem systems (Active Directory, LDAP)

o Enterprise applications (SAP, Salesforce, Workday)

• Enable API security and identity federation

3. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) frameworks
• Design role models and access certification campaigns
• Ensure compliance with standards:

• SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001

• Implement audit logging, monitoring, and reporting