AI Identity Architect

Q1 Technologies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Q1 Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced IAM Architect in Chicago for a hybrid/onsite role from day one.

The candidate will lead identity-centric security design, review identity solutions, and work across teams to implement secure access patterns using Entra ID, Azure, AWS security, Okta, and modern protocols. The role requires deep expertise in IAM, cloud security, risk management, and threat modeling, with responsibilities spanning end-to-end identity governance and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in information security with architecture experience.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, access control, and identity governance.

Responsibilities

• Design identity-centric security solutions aligned with industry frameworks.
• Guide architecture of identity solutions, access patterns, and Zero Trust principles.
• Review IAM solutions and provide consultation to stakeholders and IT management.
• Work with cloud security tools and protocols (OIDC/OAuth, SAML, MFA, conditional access).
• Collaborate across teams to improve security-centric designs and compliance.

Skills

Information security

Architecture design

Communication skills

Client collaboration

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Security frameworks

Tools

Entra ID

Azure

AWS Security

Okta

OIDC/OAuth/SAML

Job description

Location: Chicago IL (Hybrid/Onsite From Day 1)

About the Company

AI Identity Architect

About the Role

15 years of experience in the Information Security role, 7 years of experience as an IAM Architect.

Responsibilities

• Design Identity centric Workforce Security solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and access management aligned with the industry frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, COBIT, SOC, GDPR etc.)
• Well versed with agentic architectures and identity concerns
• Guides the architectural development of identity solutions, access patterns, modern security protocols, practicing Zero trust, least privileged, defense in depth principles
• Review and provide feedback on Identity, Authentication and Access management related security solutions proposed by stakeholders and can provide consultation to the partners and IT Management
• Acts as cybersecurity expert to participate in solutions from IAA perspective spanning end user computing, proxy solutions, MFA, SSO, conditional accesses, device based authentication, VPN solutions, Desktop virtualization solutions, Passwordless, Yubikey, bio-metric solutions, identity and governance scenarios, network segmentations, Secrets Management, Certificates Management, Automation, role based access control, Privileged identity management, end user computing, Just in time accesses, data protection solutions etc.
• Thoroughly understands and provides solutions considering Security technology choices, such as design, protocols support, secrets management, data security, client server communication, token handling, Session management, credential vaulting, OIDC/ OAuth flows, authorization patterns, identity federation, cloud architectures, cryptography, cloud native services, cloud security etc.
• Good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management solution (CIEM) to ensure continuous improvement in Security Posture by providing consultations to application teams
• Design target architectures and roadmaps considering IAM security control frameworks and audit requirements
• Awareness of Cyber Security Risk management principles and frameworks, supply chain risk and third party risk assessment controls
• Understanding and application of threat modeling concepts and methodologies
• Displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective under information security, liaising with other towers and business to help improve Security centric designs
• In-depth knowledge and experience on Entra ID, EPM, Sentinel, Azure, M365, AWS Security
• Knowledge on Okta, PingFederate, Entitlement management solutions
• In-depth knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and identity governance and administration
• Strong knowledge on Identities management on Azure AD with OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SSO, MFA, Conditional access policies, MFA, Kerberos, LDAP, Identity Federations etc.
• Experience in providing security solutions for Java based Micro services, React based frontends and Android/iOS based mobile applications on the Azure
• Exposure to API Management, Firewalls, DLP, VPNs, DNS, Azure Defender, MCAS, Sentinel, WAFs, Application Gateways, NSGs, App Proxy, Radius clusters, CDN etc.
• Deeper understanding on Cloud Security areas such as Policies, RBAC, activities, identities, privileged access management etc.
• Authentication/Authorization/Auditing/Accounting frameworks and hands‑on experience, Privilege Identity/access management on the cloud
• Ability to support operations in troubleshooting complex identity scenarios with hands‑on experience on Sentinel/KQL/Audit logs etc.
• Understanding of IaC, CI/CD pipeline, automation, and vulnerability scanning tools, Terraform, PowerShell, bash script, Azure CLI
• Very good understanding of concepts related to docker Security, container orchestrations/Kubernetes, MTLS, Dapper, Service Mesh and security scenarios.

Qualifications

15 years of experience in the Information Security role, 7 years of experience as an IAM Architect.

Required Skills

• Experience in information security, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Deep knowledge of application or infrastructure systems architecture, usually having experience with multiple system technologies.
• Excellent consultative and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, partner, and IT management and staff.
• Strong collaboration skills and an analytical ability.

Preferred Skills

• CISSP, CSSP, or Cloud security certification preferred
• Certifications on Azure, AWS security will be preferred

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.