Job Description

Location: Southlake, TX

Salary: $80.00 USD Hourly - $84.00 USD Hourly

Description: Our client is currently seeking an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect Locations : Southlake, TX or Austin, TX Work Model: Hybrid - 4 days a week in the office Duration : 18 month with possibility of extension About the Role We are looking for a seasoned IAM Architect to lead the design and execution of enterprise-scale identity and access management strategies. In this role, you will define secure identity lifecycle frameworks, drive cloud and on-premises IAM integration, and serve as a technical authority across authentication, authorization, and privileged access domains.

Responsibilities

• Establish architecture and strategies to securely manage the identity lifecycle, including user authentication and authorization for on-premises and cloud environments
• Define and maintain reference architecture documentation, technology standards, processes, and policies for core IAM solutions
• Integrate IAM solutions effectively into existing enterprise infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership for infrastructure support, on-call escalations, and resolution of complex implementation and system integration issues
• Design and implement federation solutions using ADFS and Ping Identity with deep expertise in SAML and OAuth/OIDC protocols
• Architect IAM solutions within Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and other cloud platforms
• Lead Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives and develop tactical and strategic IAM solution roadmaps
• Collaborate with product vendors and internal governance teams to demonstrate and validate application solutions to stakeholders
• Provide direction on Active Directory infrastructure deployments with a focus on best practices, security architecture, vulnerability management, and resiliency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years focused on IAM
• 3+ years in an enterprise-level architecture role specifically involving IAM technologies and strategy
• Deep knowledge of IAM domains including authentication and authorization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Directory Services, Federation Services, and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Proven ability to define IAM architecture and strategic roadmaps
• Strong background in aligning IAM strategy with enterprise security policies and business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Active cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM
• Experience implementing Zero Trust and Just-In-Time (JIT) Access models

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