Senior Identity & Access Architect- Cleveland, OH, Atlanta, GA or Austin TX

OEC • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.
What You’ll Do
You’ll design, implement, and evolve enterprise-scale identity platforms that are secure, resilient, and intuitive to use. This role plays a critical part in enabling secure access across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, ensuring the right identities have the right access to the right resources, at the right time.
You’ll collaborate closely with security engineering, infrastructure, cloud, application teams, HR, and compliance to deliver identity solutions that balance strong security controls with usability and operational efficiency.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Design, implement, and support hybrid identity architectures using Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta.
Architect secure authentication, authorization, and federation patterns for workforce, partner, and service identities.
Apply least-privilege access models using RBAC, ABAC, and role lifecycle management aligned to business functions.
Design and implement MFA, passwordless authentication, conditional access, and adaptive authentication policies that balance security and usability.
Enable and automate joiner/mover/leaver (JML) processes and identity lifecycle workflows.
Integrate IAM platforms with HR systems, directories, and SaaS applications.
Support identity-related incident response, including investigation and remediation of access misuse, authentication failures, and identity compromise.
Monitor identity signals, logs, and alerts to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
Create clear architecture diagrams, standards, runbooks, and implementation documentation.
Provide architectural guidance, design reviews, and best-practice recommendations to application and infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in security or identity architecture with deep, hands-on expertise in enterprise IAM platforms.
• Advanced experience with: Active Directory (domains, forests, trusts, GPOs, authentication protocols) Microsoft Entra ID (Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, PIM) Okta (Workforce Identity, SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, Workflows)
• Proven experience designing and operating hybrid AD / Entra ID architectures, including directory synchronization.
• Strong background in: Identity lifecycle automation and role modeling Okta application integrations, federation, and lifecycle rules Risk-based access design and Zero Trust identity strategies Privileged identity and access management (PIM, PAM, break-glass accounts) Identity governance, access reviews, and certification at enterprise scale Large-scale directory transformations and cloud migrations Cloud-first and hybrid identity architecture design

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of identity and access protocols, including Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization and time-management skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable navigating shifting priorities.
• Effective in a remote or hybrid environment with limited in-person interaction.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support hybrid identity architectures using Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta.
• Architect secure authentication, authorization, and federation patterns for workforce, partner, and service identities.
• Apply least-privilege access models using RBAC, ABAC, and role lifecycle management aligned to business functions.
• Design and implement MFA, passwordless authentication, conditional access, and adaptive authentication policies that balance security and usability.
• Enable and automate joiner/mover/leaver (JML) processes and identity lifecycle workflows.
• Integrate IAM platforms with HR systems, directories, and SaaS applications.
• Support identity-related incident response, including investigation and remediation of access misuse, authentication failures, and identity compromise.
• Monitor identity signals, logs, and alerts to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
• Create clear architecture diagrams, standards, runbooks, and implementation documentation.
• Provide architectural guidance, design reviews, and best-practice recommendations to application and infrastructure teams.

Benefits

• Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
• Professional development programs, tuition assistance, and quarterly book program
• Free wellness coaching and pet insurance
• Home office equipment stipend
• Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees