IDMWORKS is hiring a
IAM Architect in United States

Summary

The job is for an IAM Architect focusing on Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) projects, involving solution design, infrastructure planning, identity and access management, security and compliance, integration, data management, collaboration, and communication. The role lasts for approximately 3-4 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in identity and access management, with at least 5 years in a senior architect or leadership role
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts, principles, and technologies, including identity governance, authentication protocols, access management, and directory services
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, ForgeRock, or Microsoft Identity Platform
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex IAM solutions in large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and architectures, particularly in Microsoft Azure (Entra) or AWS environments
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and GDPR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex issues and propose innovative solutions

Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure (Entra) platform based on business requirements, best practices, and architectural principles
• Plan and design Azure infrastructure components, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and storage solutions, to meet scalability, availability, and performance requirements
• Design Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) solutions for identity management, authentication, and authorization, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Define and implement security controls and compliance requirements for Azure environments, including network security groups (NSGs), Azure Security Center, encryption, and data protection mechanisms
• Architect integration solutions using Azure Integration Services, such as Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure API Management, to connect cloud services and on-premises systems
• Design data solutions using services like Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Synapse Analytics for data storage, processing, analytics, and reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to gather requirements, communicate architectural decisions, and provide guidance and expertise on Azure solutions and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred

Benefits

• IDMWORKS provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law
• IDMWORKS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities