Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Apogee Global RMS • San Jose, CA

4h

About The Position

Apogee Global RMS is seeking for a client a seasoned "Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect" to design, implement, and optimize enterprise‑wide IAM strategies across a complex, multi‑cloud environment. This role is ideal for a security leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, governance, and hands-on engineering — and who can drive scalable, secure identity frameworks that support business growth.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in IAM architecture, engineering, or security architecture
• Deep expertise with Azure AD / Entra, Okta, AWS IAM, or similar identity platforms
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, RBAC/ABAC, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, and modern authentication protocols
• Experience implementing PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, etc.)
• Proven ability to design scalable IAM architectures in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOX, NIST, ISO, HIPAA, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CI/CD integration for identity automation
• Background in cloud security architecture
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Terraform)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Okta Certified Professional, or similar

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement IAM solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments (Azure AD, Okta, AWS IAM, etc.)
• Lead the design of identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and privileged access frameworks
• Develop and enforce IAM governance, policies, and standards
• Partner with Security, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Application teams to integrate IAM into enterprise systems
• Evaluate and implement modern identity technologies (SSO, MFA, PAM, Zero Trust)
• Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning
• Oversee IAM roadmap, scalability planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best‑practice guidance to engineering teams

Benefits

• This is an opportunity to shape the identity security posture of a high‑growth organization backed by Apogee’s trusted advisory and talent ecosystem.
• You’ll lead mission‑critical initiatives, influence enterprise security strategy, and work alongside forward‑thinking technology leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed