IAM Active Directory Architect

Relevant Experience Years:   

•             10–15+ years in IAM and Active Directory architecture 

•             5+ years in regulated banking / financial services environments 

•             Proven leadership in enterprise-wide IAM remediation programs

•             Strong exposure to regulated/banking environments 

Tools:

•             Microsoft Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS, AD FS) 

•             Azure AD / Entra ID (Hybrid Identity) 

•             IAM platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk – preferred) 

•             PowerShell (advanced) 

•             Architecture and documentation tools (Visio, Confluence)

•             Database authentication concepts (AD integration patterns across DB2, Oracle, SQL, Postgres, etc.) 

Skills:

•             Enterprise IAM & AD architecture design 

•             Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills 

•             Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities 

•             Strong collaborative and stakeholder management skills 

•             Client-facing architecture advisory and consulting capability 

•             RBAC, least-privilege, and regulatory compliance expertise

•             Deep understanding of AD based database authentication patterns 

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Responsibilities

•             Define and govern IAM & AD architecture aligned with banking standards. 

•             Establish enterprise standards for service accounts, groups, roles, and permissions. 

•             Provide architectural guidance and approvals for remediation activities. 

•             Act as escalation point for complex IAM/AD design and risk decisions. 

•             Engage with client security, audit, and leadership teams. 

•             Present architectural decisions, risks, and progress to senior stakeholders.