IAM Architect

Job Title: IAM Architect

Location: Chicago, IL Onsite

Duration: Fulltime/Permanent

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of AI/ML systems and architectures

• 10+ years of experience in IAM and enterprise security architecture

• Experience designing secure identity models for APIs, services, and automation

• Proven expertise in:

o Identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC)

o Active Directory and cloud identity platforms (AWS, Entra ID)

• Deep knowledge of:

o Privileged Access Management (PAM)

o Identity governance and lifecycle management

Roles & Responsibilities

AI + Identity Architecture

• Design identity frameworks for AI and agentic systems, including:

o Non-human identity lifecycle (AI agents, service identities, bots)

o Authentication and authorization models for AI workloads

o Secure delegation and impersonation controls

• Ensure traceability, auditability, and accountability of AI-driven actions

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Enterprise IAM Architecture

• Define and evolve end-to-end IAM architecture across:

o Active Directory

o Cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Entra)

• Architect solutions for:

o Identity lifecycle management

o Access control models (RBAC/ABAC)

o Federation and SSO

• Align designs with Zero Trust and least privilege principles

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AI Security & Governance

• Establish governance frameworks for AI identity usage

• Define controls for:

o Model access and data access boundaries

o Privileged access to AI systems

o Secure API and token-based access patterns

• Partner with security teams to mitigate emerging AI-related identity risks

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Architecture & Integration

• Act as a lead architect for integrating AI platforms with enterprise IAM

• Develop reference architectures, standards, and patterns

• Ensure consistent identity enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

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Advisory & Leadership

• Serve as SME across AI domains & IAM

• Provide guidance to engineering, security, and platform teams

• Lead architecture reviews, design decisions, and strategy alignment