IAM Architect

Role:

IAM Architect (Identity & Access Management Architect)

Job Type:

Contract - ^+

Months Work Location:

Fort Mill, SC Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced IAM Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. This role will be responsible for defining IAM architecture standards, designing scalable identity solutions, and supporting secure access across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IAM platforms, authentication technologies, identity governance, and modern access management frameworks while partnering closely with security, infrastructure, application, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and implement enterprise IAM architecture aligned with business, security, and regulatory requirements Design end-to-end IAM solutions across: Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner - Mover - Leaver) Access request and automated provisioning Certification and access review processes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) Federation and delegated authentication Password management and self-service capabilities Develop architecture standards and reusable design patterns for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid IAM environments Create high-level and low-level design documentation including: Solution architecture Integration design Data flows Trust relationships Security controls

IAM Platform Leadership:

Lead implementation, enhancement, and governance of IAM platforms including: ForgeRock IGA ForgeRock IDM PingFederate SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) SailPoint IdentityNow / SailPoint IDM Architect provisioning, reconciliation, account correlation, policy enforcement, and workflow orchestration capabilities Design and maintain integration and connector strategies across: Active Directory LDAP directories HR platforms Enterprise applications Databases Cloud applications

Authentication, Federation & Access Management:

Design secure authentication and authorization frameworks Implement and support: SAML OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect (OIDC) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Federation and delegated authentication SSO architecture and implementation Establish secure trust models across internal and external identity providers

Governance & Security:

Partner with security and compliance teams to maintain IAM governance standards Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance requirements Drive IAM best practices and security controls across the organization Provide technical leadership and mentoring to IAM engineers and delivery teams

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of Identity and Access Management experience 5+ years of IAM architecture and solution design experience Hands-on expertise with ForgeRock and/or SailPoint platforms Experience designing IAM solutions for enterprise environments Strong understanding of: IAM governance Access lifecycle management Provisioning and reconciliation Authentication and federation technologies Experience integrating IAM with enterprise and cloud applications Strong documentation and architecture design capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with: ForgeRock

IGA / IDM

PingFederate SailPoint IdentityIQ SailPoint IdentityNow Azure AD / Entra

ID AWS IAM

Okta Experience with APIs, directory services, and identity connectors Relevant certifications preferred: SailPoint Certified Engineer ForgeRock Certification CISSP Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)

TOGAF Skills & Competencies:

Enterprise architecture IAM strategy and governance Security architecture Technical leadership Stakeholder management Problem-solving and analytical thinking Communication and presentation skills

Pay:

$65.00 - $67.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person