IAM Architect & Strategy Leader — Cloud & Zero Trust

Crowe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,500 - 213,800; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in the United States seeks an experienced IAM Architect to join the Cybersecurity team. You will define and drive IAM strategy and architecture across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments, collaborating with client stakeholders and Crowe leadership to secure identities and enable business goals.

You will lead modern identity implementations, govern access, and apply Zero Trust principles, MFA, and API‑driven integrations while contributing to broader cybersecurity programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity architecture, or related roles (consulting or industry).
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and federation standards (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, LDAP).
• Experience with identity governance, privileged access management, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Hands-on experience with leading IAM tools such as Entra ID (Azure AD), SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Ping Identity, Okta, or similar.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and modern identity security approaches (MFA, passwordless, RBAC/ABAC).

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM strategy development, roadmap creation, and reference architecture design aligned to client objectives.
• Define and deliver enterprise IAM architecture across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.
• Advise clients on Zero Trust principles and identity‑centric security strategies.
• Present IAM strategies and findings to C‑suite leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Design and guide IAM platforms integrations with enterprise applications and APIs.
• Lead or support implementation of modern identity and authorization platforms including fine‑grained access controls.

Skills

IAM architecture

Cloud security

Stakeholder management

Zero Trust

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Entra ID (Azure AD)

SailPoint

Saviynt

CyberArk

Ping Identity

Okta

Job description

Crowe in the United States seeks an experienced IAM Architect to join the Cybersecurity team. You will define and drive IAM strategy and architecture across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments, collaborating with client stakeholders and Crowe leadership to secure identities and enable business goals.

You will lead modern identity implementations, govern access, and apply Zero Trust principles, MFA, and API‑driven integrations while contributing to broader cybersecurity programs.