Senior Identity Architect

Universal Music Group, Inc.•Nashville, TN

55d•$164,380 - $199,805

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Job Summary: We are currently seeking an experienced Identity Architect to lead architectural design, strategic planning, and delivery across the full Identity & Access Management landscape. The Identity Architect will play a critical role in shaping UMG's global identity ecosystem across areas such as Access Management, IGA, PAM, Directory Services, and PKI. This hands-on role will drive scalable and secure identity solutions, leading complex integrations across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and a strong ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in IAM or Security Architecture roles, with demonstrated success in designing enterprise-scale IAM platforms
Strong expertise with IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos, FIDO) and modern cloud identity models
Extensive hands-on experience with products like CyberArk, PingOne, Ping Davinci, EntraID, Saviynt, HashiCorp Vault, Digicert, Onfido, and Active Directory
Expert-level understanding of Authentication, Authorization, Directory Services, PKI, MFA, Federation, and PAM
Experience designing secure APIs and automating operational functions
Proven ability to lead architectural governance and collaborate across security, infrastructure, application, and compliance teams
Track record of implementing secure, scalable identity solutions in multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, or TOGAF
Background in risk-based authentication, adaptive access, and identity analytics
Experience in media, entertainment, or global enterprises
Experience in cloud application development and maintenance
Strong understanding of cloud security, container security, and zero trust architecture
Experience deploying passwordless technology in a hybrid environment
Knowledge of IAM-related compliance frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001

Responsibilities

Architect and design enterprise-wide IAM solutions aligned with business goals, security policies, and compliance requirements.
Provide leadership and oversight for strategic IAM functions including PAM, IGA, SSO, MFA, Federation, PKI, Directory Services, and Secrets Management.
Define technical direction for IAM tools and develop overall strategic framework for implementation across the company with an emphasis on standard configurations.
Lead architecture planning and lifecycle designs for all personas including employees, partners, customers, and non-human identities.
Establish the target-state identity architecture and effectively communicate and guide engineers to implementing that vision.
Develop secure and scalable authentication, authorization, and account provisioning workflows.
Partner with engineering teams to integrate identity services into applications and infrastructure using APIs and automation pipelines.
Evaluate complex business requirements and effectively guide cross-functional teams to implement secure identity frameworks.
Create and maintain architectural documentation, standards, and design patterns for IAM services.
Contribute to solution development and code when needed, and review designs to ensure compliance with architecture and security standards.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate strategy, resolve roadblocks, and champion IAM modernization initiatives.

Benefits

Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent