IAM Architect: Hybrid/Remote, Zero-Trust Identity Leader

Global cellulose fibers; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan and retirement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to lead strategy, design, implementation, and governance of enterprise identity services across cloud, on‑prem, and third‑party environments.

You will serve as the technical authority for identity governance, access management, PAM, authentication, authorization, and zero-trust initiatives, partnering with Infrastructure, Cloud, HR, Compliance, and business leaders to balance security with usability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years as an IAM architect in a complex enterprise.
• Experience with third-party security vendors or MSPs.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM solutions.
• Experience with cloud-first environments, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, ISA 62443, MITRE ATT&CK.
• Understanding regulatory requirements including PCI, HIPAA, GDPR.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CIAM, or CISM preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IAM strategy, roadmap, and reference architectures.
• Lead IAM transformation initiatives including carve-outs, TSA exits, mergers, or large-scale modernization.
• Design secure identity solutions for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Drive Zero Trust adoption through identity-centric controls.
• Lead passwordless and adaptive access modernization efforts.
• Govern IAM standards, patterns, and governance processes.
• Oversee IGA processes and RBAC/ABAC models.
• Architect federation, SSO, MFA, and adaptive access solutions.
• Implement PAM governance and just-in-time access, least privilege.

Skills

IAM architecture

Zero Trust

Identity governance

SAML / OAuth / OIDC

MFA / Passwordless

Cloud & on-prem

RBAC / ABAC

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity

Tools

Azure

SailPoint / Saviynt

PAM tools (CyberArk / Delinea / BeyondTrust)

Job description

Global Cellulose Fibers is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to lead strategy, design, implementation, and governance of enterprise identity services across cloud, on‑prem, and third‑party environments.

You will serve as the technical authority for identity governance, access management, PAM, authentication, authorization, and zero-trust initiatives, partnering with Infrastructure, Cloud, HR, Compliance, and business leaders to balance security with usability.