IAM Architect

Sapsol Technologies Inc•Taylor, TX

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The IAM Architect develops and executes designs for resilient, mission-critical enterprise systems, aligning architectural designs with business and technology strategies. The role partners with Enterprise Architecture and other teams to ensure technical feasibility, build commitment across Operations, Development, and Service Delivery, and provide design recommendations. It develops enterprise applications and custom integration solutions, including enhancements, interfaces, functions, and features. The position leads ERCOT’s IAM modernization program, coordinates its six identified sub-projects, and works with internal teams and stakeholders to align schedules, deliverables, and compliance requirements. It provides expertise on IAM platforms and practices, integrates SaaS IAM with on-premises and cloud environments, documents standards and transition plans, and mentors staff for sustainable post-contract operations. The architect advises management and senior staff on architecture decisions, leads development and ongoing use of IT standards through the EA Working Group, and serves as a subject matter expert, internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent. The role involves complex analysis, end-to-end solution development across people, processes, and technology, and application integration across the business. It may lead project work and advise or mentor lower-level professionals and support employees. The position is preferred hybrid.

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 lifecycle, including inception, planning, design, implementation, operational turnover, patching and maintenance, and decommissioning.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge gained through a combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access management.
Proficiency in directory services such as Active Directory and Azure AD.
Knowledge of SSO, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and conditional access.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Oracle Identity Management suite.
Experience with identity governance, delegated administration, PKI infrastructure, certification authorities, digital signatures, and API gateways.
Experience using a metamodel-based architecture tool such as Sparx EA, Orbus iServer, MEGA Hopex, or Rational System Architect.
Experience with IAM technologies and platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Microsoft Entra.
Experience with cloud IAM solutions.
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.
Align project timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements with internal teams and stakeholders, including NERC, SOX, and ERCOT 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 EA Working Group to direct the development, implementation, and continual use of ERCOT 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 through strong written and verbal communication.
Analyze complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Provide expertise on integrating applications across the business.
Develop end-to-end solutions covering people, processes, and technology.
Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent.
Develop enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions, including major enhancements, interfaces, functions, and features.