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The Copley Consulting Group
IAM Architect
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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.
$139,807 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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, GCP) 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