IAM Architect / Security Architect

Job Title:- IAM Architect/ Security Architect

Location:- Hybrid onsite x3 Deerfield Beach, FL

Duration:- 6+ month contract, may extend C2H

Visa:- ,  (must work on w2/1099/selfcorp) (need strong communication)  

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Job Description-:   

Principal Identity Architect / Enterprise Security Architect – someone who has designed identity architecture frameworks and roadmaps 

Position Summary

Client is seeking a Principal Identity Architect / Architect / Principal Enterprise Security Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise-wide security architecture with a strong emphasis on Identity & Access Management (IAM). 

This role is responsible for defining security architecture patterns and anti-patterns, developing enterprise security frameworks, and building multi-year security roadmaps supporting identity, network, data, cloud, application, and emerging technologies including AI. 

The architect will serve as a senior technical authority partnering with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business leaders to ensure secure, scalable, and standardized technology solutions across the organization.

 Key Responsibilities

Enterprise & Identity Architecture

Lead enterprise security architecture strategy with a primary focus on IAM.

Design and maintain security architecture standards, patterns, and anti-patterns.

Develop reference architectures, blueprints, and framework-based roadmaps.

Serve as senior architectural advisor across technology initiatives.

Identity & Access Management

Own IAM architecture including:

SSO, MFA, passwordless authentication

RBAC / ABAC authorization models

Identity lifecycle management (joiner / mover / leaver)

Identity governance and administration (IGA)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Guide integrations with platforms such as:

Azure AD / Entra ID

Okta

SailPoint

Ping

ForgeRock

CyberArk

Saviynt

Enterprise Security Domains 

Define architecture across:

Network security and segmentation

Cloud and hybrid environments (Azure / AWS)

Data security and classification

Application security

Zero Trust architecture

AI and emerging technologies

Governance & Strategy

Align security architecture with:

NIST CSF

Zero Trust

ISO 27001

TOGAF / SABSA

Conduct:

Security design reviews

Threat modeling

Architecture risk assessments

Partner with governance and compliance teams to support audits and regulatory alignment. 

Leadership & Collaboration 

Partner with enterprise architects, engineers, and cybersecurity leaders.

Translate complex technical architecture into executive-level communication.

Mentor security engineers and architects on best practices. 

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity

5+ years in senior/principal architecture roles. 

Strong experience designing:

Enterprise security frameworks

Architecture patterns & anti-patterns

Security roadmaps 

Deep expertise in:

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Authentication and authorization models

Network security architecture

Cloud security

Data protection

Experience working in large enterprise environments (5,000+ users). 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field 

Certifications preferred: ( must have at least 1 of these active)

CISSP

CCSP

SABSA

TOGAF

CISM