Senior IAM Architect – Responsibilities & Qualifications Key Responsibilities: Design & Implementation: Develop and deploy enterprise IAM solutions to streamline and automate access control for systems and applications. Authentication & Authorization Models: Provide expertise in designing secure authentication and authorization frameworks for diverse access types. Architectural Leadership: Lead IAM architecture and design initiatives aligned with business requirements and security best practices. Identity Governance & CIAM: Implement Identity Governance (IAG) and Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) solutions to enhance security and compliance. Technical Evaluation: Assess, recommend, and validate IAM solution implementation strategies. Security Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of security technologies, frameworks, and tools to strengthen IAM systems. Standardization & Documentation: Define, document, and maintain technical standards and best practices. Tool Configuration & Optimization: Configure IAM tools effectively to support enterprise security objectives. Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current IAM processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience: Expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) Active Directory & LDAP – Advanced proficiency RBAC, SAML, OAuth – Deep technical knowledge CIAM & IAG Architecture and Implementation Enterprise IT Security & Cybersecurity Experience Azure & Cloud Security – Advanced expertise ISO 27000 Series (ISO 27K) Standards – Strong familiarity CISSP Certification – Preferred Large-Scale Enterprise Experience Corporate Governance & Technology Roadmapping Enterprise Architecture Knowledge (TOGAF preferred) Preferred Certifications: CIGE (Certified Identity Governance Expert) CIAM (Certified Identity & Access Manager) CIMP (Certified IAM Professional)