IAM Architect - Saviynt

IDMWORKS; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across US, Canada, India

EEO for all qualified applicants

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Idmworks seeks an IAM Architect to design and implement enterprise IAM solutions across the United States. You will lead integration with AD/LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and PKI, and drive governance and MFA strategies to ensure secure access.

The role requires Saviynt expertise and experience with major IAM platforms; you will collaborate with security, IT operations, and development teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture. Remote work from the US is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years designing and implementing IAM in large, complex environments.
• Experience leading a Saviynt implementation in the last 5 years.
• Strong knowledge of identity lifecycle, RBAC, SSO, and MFA.
• Hands-on with Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, PKI.
• Experience with Saviynt and other IAM platforms (Okta, Ping, MSIM, ForgeRock).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM solutions tailored to organizational needs.
• Develop IAM policies and standards aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with security, IT ops, and development teams to integrate IAM.
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits; recommend remediations.
• Provide guidance on access control, authentication, and identity governance.
• Evaluate IAM tools for scalability, interoperability, and cost.
• Lead IAM implementation projects from planning to delivery.
• Stay current on IAM/cybersecurity trends to strengthen security posture.
• Engage in industry forums and working groups as SME.

Skills

Identity governance

RBAC

SSO

MFA

Security risk assessments

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Saviynt

Microsoft Identity Manager

Okta

Ping Identity

ForgeRock

Job description

Description

• Design and implement IAM solutions tailored to organizational requirements.
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with security, IT operations, and application development teams to integrate IAM solutions into existing systems and workflows.
• Conduct risk assessments and security audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
• Provide stakeholder guidance on access control, authentication, authorization, and identity governance.
• Evaluate and select IAM tools and technologies based on scalability, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead IAM implementation projects from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Stay current on IAM and cybersecurity technologies and trends to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Serve as an IAM subject matter expert in industry forums, conferences, and working groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing IAM solutions in large, complex environments.
• Experience leading a Saviynt implementation within the past 5 years.
• Strong knowledge of identity lifecycle management, role-based access control, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication.
• Hands‑on experience with Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and PKI.
• Experience with Saviynt and IAM platforms such as Microsoft Identity Manager, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for complex security challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• CISSP, CISM, CIAM, or similar industry certification preferred.

Benefits

• Remote work environment with teams across the US, Canada, and India.
• Equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.