CIAM Solution Architect

Amaris Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced CIAM Solution Architect to design and implement secure customer identity management solutions. The role requires over 8 years of experience in CIAM architecture, hands-on skills with platforms like OneWelcome, and the ability to lead coordination across teams. The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory compliance and ensure high-quality user experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in IAM / CIAM solution architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with modern CIAM platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end CIAM architecture.
• Lead and manage multiple CIAM projects.
• Integrate CIAM platforms with applications and APIs.
• Define identity and security standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and security best practices.

Skills

IAM / CIAM solution architecture

Customer identity journeys

OAuth

API integration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

OneWelcome

Azure AD B2C

Okta

ForgeRock

Ping Identity

Auth0

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced CIAM Solution Architect to design, implement, and deliver secure, scalable, and user-friendly Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions.

In this role, you will shape the CIAM strategy, lead technical integrations, and ensure compliance with global security and privacy standards, all while guaranteeing a seamless authentication experience for millions of users.

This position requires a balance between architectural vision and hands‑on delivery, within an evolving organization transitioning from legacy SaaS environments to modern CIAM solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end CIAM architecture covering identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and federation.
• Lead and manage multiple concurrent CIAM projects, ensuring delivery within a structured, often waterfall-like governance model.
• Integrate CIAM platforms (OneWelcome, Azure AD B2C, Okta, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, Auth0, etc.) with internal and external applications and APIs.
• Define and enforce identity and security standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, FIDO2, SCIM).
• Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and alignment with security best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and security teams to deliver CIAM solutions aligned with business goals.
• Handle change requests and customer expectations with diplomacy and clear communication.
• Provide hands‑on configuration and technical support on CIAM products – not just conceptual guidance.
• Adapt to organizational change and legacy platform transitions, ensuring smooth project continuity.

Profile Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in IAM / CIAM solution architecture, with a strong focus on customer identity journeys and authentication flows (OAuth, OIDC, federation).
• Proven ability to lead implementations and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Hands‑on experience with OneWelcome, Azure AD B2C, or equivalent CIAM platforms.
• Solid understanding of APIs (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML) and networking principles (firewalls, TCP/IP, OSI, WAF).
• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with BPMN and workflow modeling.
• Programming knowledge (Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and be immediately operational in dynamic project environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

You enjoy taking on challenges every day, and you are skilled at working independently and collaborating with your colleagues to bring added value to your projects. Thanks to a management approach and a personalized HR policy, you will be accompanied in the construction of your career within the company. Your interpersonal skills will be important assets for success in the function and to evolve within our group.

Amaris Consulting is committed to promoting diversity within its workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. We consider applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic. Special attention will be given to candidates with disabilities.