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As an IGA Architect, you will:
- Architecture Design & Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive identity and access governance (IAG) strategies.
- Develop and maintain the architecture for identity management, access control, authentication, and authorization solutions.
- Ensure the alignment of IAG solutions with business objectives, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Solution Development: Lead the development and deployment of IAG solutions, including role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and privilege management.
- Design workflows for user provisioning, de-provisioning, access requests, approvals, and certifications.
- Collaborate with software development teams to integrate IAG solutions with existing IT infrastructure and applications.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure that IAG solutions comply with relevant regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
- Conduct risk assessments related to identity and access management and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Implement and maintain audit trails and reporting mechanisms to track access and identity-related activities.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with security, IT, and business teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure smooth implementation.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams involved in the implementation and maintenance of IAG solutions.
- Communicate complex IAG concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
The following skills and experience are essential for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, TOGAF) is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) or security architecture.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing IAG solutions in large-scale environments.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of identity governance and administration (IGA) tools like SailPoint, Okta, Oracle Identity Governance, or similar.
- Strong understanding of access control models, identity federation, SSO, and MFA technologies.
- Proficiency in security protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
- Experience with cloud-based identity management solutions (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM).
Set yourself apart:
- Deep understanding of IGA principles and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), security frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.