What are the responsibilities and job description for the IAM Architect position at Valueprosite?
Job Details
Role : IAM Architect
Location : Chicago, IL 60606 (Remote)
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
- 8 years of experience in IAM, with at least 3 years in an architect role.
- Strong understanding of IAM solutions such as Okta, SailPoint, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, or ForgeRock.
- Experience with directory services (Active Directory, LDAP) and identity governance.
- Expertise in implementing Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Java, or Shell) for automation.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Security models and cloud IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google IAM).
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with business and technical stakeholders.
- Relevant IAM certifications (CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Okta Certified, SailPoint Certified, etc.) are a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop IAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, and access management frameworks.
- Implement IAM policies, workflows, and best practices to secure access across systems and applications.
- Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications, directories, and cloud platforms.
- Define and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) models.
- Manage identity federation using SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM protocols.
- Ensure compliance with security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOX.
- Perform risk assessments and enhance security posture through IAM enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, infrastructure, and application teams.
- Lead IAM tool evaluations, proof of concepts (POCs), and implementation projects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related incidents, ensuring high availability and performance.
