IAM Solutions Architect

IAM Solutions Architect | Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Summary: IAM Solutions Architect - AI Identity and Security | Chicago, IL (Remote Eligible)

About the Role
Join a forward-thinking team as an IAM Solutions Architect, where you'll shape secure AI deployments and design advanced identity models for next-generation applications. This hands-on role focuses on architecting, designing, and implementing dynamic identity solutions-empowering AI agents to act securely on behalf of users. Collaborate closely with AI and IAM teams to deliver robust, scalable security frameworks in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.

Responsibilities

- Architect and implement identity solutions for AI agents, including authentication, authorization, and dynamic provisioning.
- Define and enforce identity models for seamless agent-to-system and user-to-agent interactions.
- Design and secure managed identities, service principals, and machine identity life cycles.
- Evaluate, deploy, and secure AI systems (LLMs, agents, APIs) with a focus on least-privilege access.
- Partner with AI and IAM teams to validate security models and deployment processes.
- Apply deep knowledge of Azure AD/Entra ID and Active Directory to optimize access control and group design.
- Analyze, recommend, and implement OAuth 2.0 token flows and fine-grained authorization methods.
- Stay current on AI trends and security implications, contributing to best practices and risk mitigation strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

- Proven IAM expertise with Entra ID/Azure AD (critical), Active Directory (cloud and on-prem), RBAC, access models, and group design.
- Advanced Azure Cloud experience; AWS/GCP is valued but less preferred.
- Strong understanding of non-human identity life cycles, managed identities, and service principals.
- Deep knowledge of authentication and security protocols, including OAuth 2.0 and token flows.
- Exposure to AI concepts and deployments (beyond basic usage), with the ability to discuss terminology, agents, and LLM security.
- Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

- Experience designing secure AI/ML environments.
- Professional experience with multiple cloud providers.
- Familiarity with emerging AI security frameworks and standards.

Benefits

- Career growth in cutting-edge AI security and cloud identity architecture.
- Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment.
- Remote flexibility; no face-to-face interview required.
- Opportunity to influence security for next-generation AI solutions.

How to Apply

Ready to architect the future of AI identity and security? Submit your resume now to join a high-impact team and advance your career with industry leaders.

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