Identity and Access Management Architect

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking an Identity and Access Management Architect to define, implement, and operate IAM controls across a large, multi-cloud footprint. You will work with cyber, privacy, engineering, and data protection teams to enforce security by design and least privilege principles.

You will design, deploy and operationalize IAM programs including SSO, MFA, privileged access, and access governance, while ensuring compliance with ISO, SOC2, PCI, and regional requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a related field; 5+ years in IAM architecture.
• Hands-on experience with OIDC/OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, SCIM, FIDO2/WebAuthn.
• Experience with IAM product suites: Okta, Ping Identity, Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, BeyondTrust.
• Experience architecting IAM in AWS/Azure/GCP; LDAP/AD knowledge. Proficient in RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide IAM strategies, including roadmaps for Workforce IAM, IGA, and PAM.
• Architect solutions for SSO, MFA, and directory services (AD/Entra ID).
• Engineer onboarding of applications onto IAM platforms (Azure AD, Google Workspace).
• Define automated workflows for user lifecycle management (joiners, movers, leavers).
• Design and manage integrations between identity providers and cloud services; automate PAM lifecycles.
• Ensure IAM solutions comply with ISO, SOC2, PCI and Zero Trust principles.
• Address data residency and fine-grained RBAC requirements and controls.
• Develop access governance policies and procedures; integrate with SIEM and vulnerability tools.

Skills

IAM architecture

SSO

MFA

OIDC/OAuth 2.0

SAML 2.0

SCIM

FIDO2/WebAuthn

Automation (Python/PowerShell)

RESTful APIs integration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Tools

Okta

Ping Identity

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

SailPoint

Saviynt

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team The Identity and Access Management vertical within USDS Data Protection Team is responsible for designing, operating and maintaining an identity and access management program with a mission to enforce the principle of security by design and least privilege. We strive to establish secure and compliant processes around provisioning, deprovisioning and governance of access to USDS data and infrastructure proactively identifying and reducing risks.

About the Role As an Identity and Access Management Architect, you will be responsible for supporting the team along with a team of cross-functional cyber, privacy, engineering, and data protection analysts to define, implement, manage, and measure controls to protect data in accordance with USDS policies and standards relevant to geographical regulations, contractual commitments, and confidentiality requirements. The Identity and Access Management Architect will play a pivotal role in the design, deployment and operationalization of the identity ecosystem and access management programs in USDS.

Responsibilities:

• Develop enterprise-wide IAM strategies, including roadmaps for Workforce IAM, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM)


• Architect solutions for Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID)


• Engineer and support onboarding of applications onto IAM platforms (Azure AD, Google Workspace)


• Define and implement automated workflows for user lifecycle management (joiners, movers, leavers).


• Design and manage integrations between enterprise infrastructure components (identity provider, cloud services). Develop automated processes for privileged account lifecycle management


• Ensure IAM solutions comply with global standards (ISO, SOC2, PCI) and Zero Trust architecture principles


• Design identity and access management program that addresses data residency and fine-grained role-based access requirements and controls as necessitated by business need and regulations


• Assist in the development and implementation of Access governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.


• Integrate IAM solutions with cybersecurity technologies (SIEM, vulnerability management).


• Engineer, deploy, and operationalize privileged access management (PAM) solutions (on-prem and Privilege Cloud).


• Implement privileged session management, credential vaulting, and least privilege controls


• Build and review technical and functional requirements for in-house or external technologies to support access management and assurance needs, including applying appropriate security measures


• Operationalize access management workflows such as access reviews and access remediations to improve efficiency


• Responsible for designing and reporting key metrics and visualizations for weekly, monthly and bimonthly cadences across multiple audiences


• Participate in security reviews to ensure compliance with access governance policies.


• Foster a principle of least privilege for access management


• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of access governance initiatives with organizational goals. Communicating complex technical risks to non-technical executives and compliance teams.


• Provide technical oversight and guidance for junior IAM engineers and administrators

Qualifications

Minium Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in a related field (e.g., Information Management, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Cyber Security). 5+ years in Identity and Access Management, specifically focused on IAM architecture


• Hands-on Experience with authentication and authorization protocols eg: OIDC / OAuth 2.0 For securing APIs, SAML 2.0 For federated identity and SSO, SCIM For automated user provisioning, FIDO2 / WebAuthn For passwordless authentication strategies


• Experience in industry-leading IAM product suites like Okta, Ping Identity,Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SailPoint,Saviynt,CyberArk , BeyondTrust etc


• Experience architecting IAM in AWS (IAM Roles, SCPs), Azure, or GCP. Deep knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, and Azure AD


• Proficient in at least one software programming language ( Python,Java, PowerShell etc) with experience developing automations and integrating IAM platforms with downstream applications via RESTful APIs


• Experience in designing/deploying Access management solutions. xperience analysing large data sets across multiple database types (e.g., MySQL, Hive, Redis etc) leveraging SQL etc


• Experience with industry frameworks, standards and regulations (e.g. ISO, NIST, SOC2, PCI etc). Experience with role-based access control frameworks and Conditional Access policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Microservices architecture


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Experience in automating access management workflows to reduce operational overhead


• Experience with risk and controls frameworks including (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, FAIR, COBIT, NIST RMF, ISO 31000 etc.) is a plus


• Ability to look beyond immediate fixes and build a scalable security roadmap

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an \"Always Day 1\" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $147200 - $269800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment.