IAM Architect

TekWissen•Taylor, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IAM Architect develops and executes designs for resilient, mission-critical enterprise systems, aligning architecture with business and technology strategies. The role collaborates with Enterprise Architecture, Operations, Development, Service Delivery, and other stakeholders to assess technical feasibility, recommend designs, and support the client’s mission. It calls for clear communication across organizational levels, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to balance stakeholder needs with broader technology impacts. The architect leads and coordinates an IAM modernization program comprising six identified sub-projects. The role provides expertise across IAM platforms, access models, MFA, privileged access, identity lifecycle management, and integrations between SaaS IAM and on-premises and cloud environments. It also documents standards, procedures, and transition plans, and mentors internal staff to support sustainable operations after the assignment. The position advises management and senior staff on architecture decisions, supports the development and continual use of IT standards, and may represent the department or lead project work. It develops end-to-end solutions spanning people, process, and technology; evaluates complex issues; advises on application integration; and acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent. The assignment is temporary for 12 months and is hybrid in Taylor, Texas.

Requirements

At least 8 years of related work experience beyond degree requirements.
Experience developing and delivering architecture and designs for identity solutions.
Experience with Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO), Identity as a Service (IDaaS), Azure AD, and federated identities.
Intermediate knowledge of development and scripting concepts.
Previous experience delivering multiple end-to-end solutions and overseeing them throughout their entire lifecycle.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Oracle Identity Management suite.
Experience with identity governance, delegated administration, PKI infrastructure, certification authorities, digital signatures, and API gateways.
Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access management.
Experience with IAM technologies and platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Microsoft Entra.
Proficiency in directory services such as Active Directory and Azure AD.
Knowledge of SSO, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access.
Experience with cloud IAM solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience using a metamodel-based architecture tool such as Sparx EA, Orbus iServer, MEGA Hopex, or Rational System Architect.
TOGAF certification.
CISSP certification.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the IAM modernization program, including six identified sub-projects.
Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to align timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements, including NERC, SOX, and client security policies.
Provide subject matter expertise on IAM platforms, role- and attribute-based access, MFA enforcement, privileged access, and lifecycle management.
Drive integration of SaaS IAM with on-premises and cloud environments, including Azure AD, Okta, and CyberArk.
Document standards, procedures, and transition plans.
Mentor internal staff to support sustainable operations after the contract.
Advise, recommend, and justify critical architecture decisions to management and senior staff.
Lead the Enterprise Architecture Working Group in developing, implementing, and continually using client IT standards.
Build working relationships to influence technology decisions within IT and with key stakeholders.
Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more domains and provide guidance to others.
Schedule work and train, mentor, or coach other employees as needed.
Communicate team goals effectively through written and verbal communication.
Analyze complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Provide expertise on application integration across the business.
Develop end-to-end solutions that include people, process, and technology.
Represent the department on projects and potentially perform project leadership.
Provide oversight of end-to-end solutions throughout their lifecycle, from inception and planning through design, implementation, operational turnover, patching and maintenance, and decommissioning.