A Software Architect develops and defines the architecture for computer software and applications projects. Oversees the entire software development process; may manage projects for multiple clients. Analyzes customer or user needs, defines system architecture, and leads team of software developers to design programs and build applications.
IAM Architect Alpharetta, GA 30009 3 Days a week Fulltime IAM Architect 1. Design and develop enterprise IAM architecture aligned with security and business goals 2. Define identity lifecycle management (joiner, mover, leaver processes) 3.
Architect solutions for:
1. Authentication (SSO, MFA, passwordless) 2. Authorization (RBAC, ABAC) 3. Federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) Alpharetta, GA 30009 Job Description Role Overview 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: o Authentication (SSO, MFA, passwordless) o Authorization (RBAC, ABAC) o 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 CyberArk 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: o
SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001
Implement audit logging, monitoring, and reporting 4. Security & Risk Management Enforce least privilege & segregation of duties (SoD) Design solutions to mitigate identity-based threats Integrate IAM with: o SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) o PAM (Privileged Access Management) Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling 5. Strategy & Roadmap Define IAM strategy and technology roadmap Evaluate and recommend IAM tools and platforms Drive cloud identity transformation initiatives Promote adoption of passwordless and Zero Trust frameworks 6.
Stakeholder Collaboration Work with:
o Security teams o IT operations o Application owners o Compliance and audit teams Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IAM engineers Communicate complex IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
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