IAM Architect

Responsibilities

• Translates business goals into IAM technology and architecture visions, priorities, and standards
• Drives architecture delivery by participating in governance and developing IAM architecture artefacts such as blueprints
• Develops, maintains, and communicates the overall IAM security architecture, policies, and standards during development of application or infrastructure
• Work collaboratively with Enterprise architects, Security architects, and business-technology leaders to set out the long-term IAM architecture strategy, roadmap, and ambition
• Deliver architecture for all the IAM capabilities and cross capabilities
• Work with solution architects on product level with architecture designs in line with the overall IAM architecture design
• Work with engineering teams, solutions architects, and product owners to finalize and approve detailed design.
• Perform identity and access management tasks related to user access, such as provisioning, de-provisioning, and review of access
• Work with other departments to understand their IAM requirements
• Ensure IAM solutions comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Manage IAM related incidents and changes
• Conduct periodic access reviews and remediation

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an IAM Architect or similar role
• Experience with IAM solutions and technologies
• Knowledge of identity management, role-based access control, and authentication systems
• Familiarity with IT security principles, architecture, and strategy
• Understanding of compliance regulations and security standards
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• BS degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or related field

Skills

• Understanding of IAM technology and standards, as well as experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to accurately identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical and procedural issues related to IAM.
• Strong understanding of IT security principles and how they apply to IAM strategies to protect the organization from security breaches and identity theft.
• Knowledge of programming languages, databases, and system design to build and integrate IAM systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other IT team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Exceptional communication skills to clearly articulate IAM strategies, plans, protocols, and issues to non-technical team members and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc., to ensure the IAM strategies align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in project management, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, to ensure the successful implementation of IAM projects.