IAM Solution Architect

Cummins • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Cummins is seeking an IAM Solution Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of enterprise Identity and Access Management architecture across workforce and privileged identity domains. The role serves as the technical authority for defining scalable, secure, and compliant IAM solutions integrated across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. It aligns business needs, security strategy, and enterprise architecture standards while supporting resilient, future-ready identity platforms.

The architect defines IAM architecture and reference patterns, establishes policies for Privileged Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, and Access Management, and integrates IAM solutions with enterprise applications and infrastructure. The role collaborates with stakeholders and business leaders, oversees delivery assurance and architectural governance, supports operations and problem resolution, assists application teams through the SDLC, and tracks industry developments in IAM.

The position requires 10 or more years of IAM solution design and implementation experience and 7 or more years architecting enterprise IAM solutions. A college, university, or equivalent degree in a relevant technical discipline—or relevant equivalent experience—is required. The candidate should have experience with enterprise IAM services in large, technically complex organizations, IAM technologies, cloud platforms, operating systems, Active Directory, databases, and agile workflows. Preferred qualifications include security certifications, IoT experience, and experience with Agile software development and DevSecOps. The role may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IAM solution design and implementation.
• 7+ years of experience architecting enterprise IAM solutions.
• Expertise with IAM technologies such as SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Delinea, Microsoft Entra, Okta, or Ping.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in a relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated architecture and design experience for cloud-based platforms.
• Experience analyzing complex business systems, industry requirements, and governance and creating solution designs from them.
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise IAM service capabilities and functions in large, technically complex organizations.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Skill in Active Directory concepts, including users, computers, groups, and policies.
• Understanding of database architecture and concepts.
• Knowledge of agile processes and workflows.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or AWS.
• Ability to communicate audience-appropriate information to technical, non-technical, management, and executive audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain strong enterprise relationships with internal and external teams and partners.
• Good communication skills, diagnostic, testing, and problem-solving skills, and organizational and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate across participating teams.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of emerging technology trends.
• Experience architecting and integrating enterprise systems and data.
• Experience defining and weighing trade-offs among solution options.
• Experience with IoT technology.
• Experience in Agile software development and DevSecOps.
• Preferred security certifications such as CISSP, CIGE, CIAM, CIMP, CAMS, or CIPA.

Responsibilities

• Architect IAM solutions integrated with cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, aligned with regulatory requirements and business goals.
• Define IAM architecture and reference patterns, and develop documentation such as architectural diagrams and technical specifications.
• Establish policies for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Access Management (AM).
• Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and hybrid IT infrastructures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and business leaders to translate identity requirements into scalable, compliant solutions.
• Oversee delivery assurance, quality, and architectural governance.
• Work across functions to improve IAM solutions, compliance, and best practices.
• Support systems operations and maintenance; anticipate, identify, track, and resolve technical issues.
• Assist application teams through the SDLC process.
• Conduct industry and market research and maintain working knowledge of IAM technologies and emerging trends.
• Contribute to the enterprise IAM roadmap and future-state design, evaluate solution trade-offs, and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with technical, non-technical, management, and executive audiences and build relationships across internal and external teams.

What This Job Offers

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