Salesforce Security Architect

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks an experienced Salesforce Security Consultant to support remediation and hardening initiatives for a major Salesforce environment. You will assess identity and access management, permissions, authentication, and overall platform security, guiding improvements and governance.

This highly client-facing role requires strong collaboration with technical teams and executive stakeholders. Temporary, full-time through 2026 with potential to extend to 2027; strong communication

Qualifications

• Must have strong Salesforce security knowledge.
• Experience with remediation initiatives for Salesforce environments.
• Excellent communication with client leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess Salesforce security configurations across identity, access management, permissions, and authentication.
• Identify security gaps and risks and prioritize remediation activities based on business impact.
• Recommend and guide the implementation of improvements to profiles, permission sets, sharing models, and access controls.
• Advise on authentication and single sign-on strategies, including multi-factor authentication.
• Lead consultative discussions with client technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Present findings, recommendations, and remediation roadmaps to client leadership.
• Translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to support timely execution of remediation initiatives.
• Develop documentation covering current-state assessments, recommendations, and remediation plans.
• Promote Salesforce security best practices to support long-term governance and platform sustainability.

Skills

Salesforce security

Identity & Access Management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Salesforce Identity and Access Management Architect certification

Job description

Drive immediate impact on a high-visibility project shaping Salesforce security strategies. EPAM is seeking an experienced Salesforce Security Consultant to support security remediation and hardening initiatives for a major client's Salesforce environment. In this role, you will evaluate the client's current security posture, with a focus on identity and access management, permissions, authentication, and overall platform security practices, and recommend improvements that reduce risk and strengthen governance. This is a highly client-facing position that requires frequent collaboration with both technical teams and business and executive stakeholders. Note: Temporary, full-time (40 hours per week) through the end of 2026 with strong potential to extend into 2027. Candidates primarily seeking permanent opportunities are still encouraged to apply. Our Salesforce practice is growing, and we may be able to consider you for other projects! Req # 1100436477

Responsibilities

• Assess the client's Salesforce security configurations across identity, access management, permissions, and authentication
• Identify security gaps and risks and prioritize remediation activities based on business impact
• Recommend and guide the implementation of improvements to profiles, permission sets, sharing models, and access controls
• Advise on authentication and single sign-on strategies, including multi-factor authentication
• Lead consultative discussions with client technical teams and business stakeholders
• Present findings, recommendations, and remediation roadmaps to client leadership
• Translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with delivery teams to support timely execution of remediation initiatives
• Develop documentation covering current-state assessments, recommendations, and remediation plans
• Promote Salesforce security best practices to support long-term governance and platform sustainability

Requirements

• Strong Salesforce platform knowledge, with experience in a Solution Architect, Business Solution Architect, or comparable architect-level consulting role
• Proven experience with Salesforce security and remediation initiatives
• Working knowledge of identity and access management principles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to discuss security topics confidently with client leadership and manage stakeholder relationships
• Salesforce Identity and Access Management Architect certification or a comparable security-focused certification (preferred)