CIAM Architect (Cybersecurity Team)

Nicoll Curtin; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring a CIAM Architect for a 12-month contract in Singapore. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of Customer Identity & Access Management solutions, ensuring security standards and compliance. Required qualifications include 8+ years in IAM roles, deep experience with tools like Ping Identity and Okta, and strong communication skills. This role is perfect for someone with a strategic mindset looking to impact business growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IAM roles — architect, engineer, or consultant, especially in Access Management.
• Deep hands-on experience with Customer Identity tools.
• Strong understanding of identity/authentication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead design & implementation of Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM).
• Build user journeys and handle authentication flows.
• Gather requirements & make technical plans that solve real business challenges.

Skills

Experience with Customer Identity tools (Ping, ForgeRock, Okta)

Understanding of API security

Excellent communication skills

IAM roles (architect, engineer, consultant)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent

Tools

Ping Identity

ForgeRock

Okta

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We’re hiring a CIAM Architect — someone technical, strategic, and able to turn complex business needs into secure identity solutions.

Overview

We’re hiring a CIAM Architect who is technical, strategic, and capable of turning complex business needs into secure identity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design & implementation of Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) using tools like Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or Okta.
• Optionally work on Workforce Access Management, Governance (IGA), or Privileged Access (PAM) as business needs grow.
• Build user journeys, design APIs, handle authentication and access flows with modern protocols (OIDC, OAuth, SAML).
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements & make technical plans that solve real business challenges.
• Ensure all solutions meet security standards, compliance, and best practices.
• Support sales and business growth by providing IAM expertise in proposals, scoping, and technical vision.

Requirements

• 8+ years in IAM roles — architect, engineer, or consultant — especially in Access Management for customers and/or workforce.
• Deep hands-on experience with Customer Identity tools (Ping, ForgeRock, Okta).
• Strong understanding of API security, identity/authentication protocols (OIDC, OAuth, SAML).
• Excellent communication skills — able to talk to technical teams and business leaders.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.

Bonus If You Have

• Certifications from Ping / ForgeRock / Okta.
• Experience with SailPoint or Saviynt (governance), or CyberArk (privileged access).
• Familiarity with enterprise frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA) or security certifications (CISSP).

This is a 12-month contract role based in Singapore.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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