IAM Architect

Sapsol Technologies • Taylor, TX

3d

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, gain stakeholder commitment, and advance architectural excellence. The architect communicates clearly across organizational levels, balances attention to detail with an enterprise-wide perspective, and provides design recommendations for enterprise applications and custom integration solutions.

The role leads and coordinates an IAM modernization program comprising six identified sub-projects. It provides subject matter expertise across IAM platforms and practices, supports integration of SaaS IAM with on-premises and cloud environments, and documents standards, procedures, and transition plans. The architect also advises management on architecture decisions, contributes to IT standards, builds stakeholder relationships, and supports sustainable operations by mentoring internal staff.

This is a seasoned professional position requiring broad application of architectural principles, sound judgment on complex issues, and experience delivering end-to-end solutions across their full lifecycle. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field is required, or equivalent knowledge through a combination of education and experience. A master's degree is preferred.

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.
• 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 communication and interpersonal skills, with the 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.
• 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 single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and conditional access.
• Experience with cloud IAM solutions.
• 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 project timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements, 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 Enterprise Architecture Working Group to direct development, implementation, and continued use of ERCOT IT standards.
• Build beneficial 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.
• Represent the department on projects and, where applicable, serve in a project leadership role.
• Provide expertise on integrating applications across the business and develop end-to-end solutions spanning people, process, and technology.
• Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior