IAM Architect (Ping and CyberArk)

Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Identity and Access Management ( IAM ) Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide IAM solutions. The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of progressive experience in the cybersecurity and identity domain, with deep expertise in IAM technologies, architecture frameworks, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities I. IAM Strategy & Architecture: Define and drive the enterprise IAM strategy and roadmap. Architect scalable and secure IAM solutions aligned with business needs. Lead the selection and implementation of IAM tools and technologies. II. Solution Design & Implementation: Design end-to-end IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, provisioning, de-provisioning, role management, PAM, and identity federation. Guide the implementation of IAM frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, RBAC/ABAC, Just-in-Time access). III. Technical Leadership: Provide architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams. Lead IAM governance, risk management, and compliance efforts (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA). IV. Tool Expertise: Deep experience with IAM platforms like SailPoint, Okta, One Identity, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, CyberArk, Azure AD, and AWS IAM. Familiarity with standards/protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, LDAP. V. Project & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business, security, infrastructure, and application teams. Provide leadership on IAM -related projects including mergers, cloud migrations, and audits. Qualifications 1. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. 2. Experience: 12–15 years in IT with at least 8+ years in Identity and Access Management. Proven experience in designing IAM architectures at an enterprise scale. Hands-on experience with modern IAM tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). 3. Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Azure/AWS Security Specialty, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., SailPoint Identity Now Certified). Key Skills Strong understanding of cybersecurity and IAM best practices. Experience with hybrid (on-prem + cloud) identity environments. Deep knowledge of IAM lifecycle management, governance, and compliance. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract #J-18808-Ljbffr