Job Description :
IAM Architect, Job Description
Expert knowledge of the following technologies: Directory Services, Authentication/Authorization, Access Provisioning, Access Review, Single Sign On, and Federation.
The candidate must have hands-on experience developing and deploying large-scale enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work across a broad range of technologies to deliver complex solutions
Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to articulate complex technical issues with both technicians and clients
Ability to compose and present material to communicate difficult concepts and gain consensus
Effective time management skills demonstrated by successful and timely completion of projects
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Positive attitude, self-starter with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills to lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus
Ability to take a technology agnostic approach
Ability to communicate complex technical terminology, concepts and issues to technical and non-technical staff
Knowledge of applicable SOX audit controls and applicability to IAM services architecture, design, and processes.
Develops technical architectures, frameworks and strategies, either for an organization or for a major application area, to meet the business and application requirements.
Responsibilities:
The Technology Architect is responsible for identifying new enabling technologies and platforms to help solve technical challenges.
Manage intake process for new applications into the environment (triage any new system/application in the environment to identify IAM touchpoints)
Define and prioritize the IAM solution requirments
Provide IAM integration designs for new applications (authentication, authorization, user lifecycle, identity attribute feeds, etc
Manage identity data management
Maintain and ensure proper implementation of identity proofing and assurance of best practice
Maintain and ensure proper implementation of access request, approval, and provisioning standards
Assist PM in clearing roadblocks during implementation process
Provide oversight for access certifications
Execute projects for audit non-conformance or other access related issues
Finetune the performance of the IAM solution implemented and in maintenance mode.
Define and manage application authorization standards
Manage IAM governance documentation
Manage IAM guiding principles and related docs for IAM subcommittee