Security Architect | Identity (Remote)

Trace3; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Identity Architect to lead the design and implementation of Identity and Access Management solutions. This role involves working with enterprise clients to enhance their IAM strategies, utilizing both cloud and on-premises identity providers. The successful candidate will have a strong background in IAM technologies, excellent client-facing skills, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and make a significant impact on clients' security and identity management processes.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Training and development programs

Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Proven track record in customer focus and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop IAM solutions for enterprise clients.
• Support IAM strategy and architecture across key components.

Skills

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

CISSP or equivalent security certification

Tools

SailPoint IdentityNow

Saviynt

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta Workforce Identity Cloud

Microsoft Active Directory

CyberArk

Beyond Trust

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, and San Francisco.

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We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

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We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Identity Architect will be responsible for the overall architecture, design, and development of the configuration of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for large enterprise clients. While delivering the Trace3 Total Customer Experience to our customers, the Identity Architect will design and deliver solutions in the core competency areas IAM. The Identity Architect will have a commanding background with both cloud and on-premises identity providers, many authentication protocols such as SAML, OIDC, and Kerberos, and development experience with identity lifecycle, API integrations, and process automation.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver industry leading consultant services to Trace3 customers.
• Support development of IAM strategy, roadmap, and architecture across key IAM components:
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Support design and deployment of IAM products and services.
• Support industry standards, regulatory compliance, and customer business requirements.
• Drive IAM root cause analysis, support, troubleshooting, and post mortem for incidents and service issues.
• Perform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Support the modernization of on-premises identity solutions, or migration to modern, cloud-native offerings.
• Lead IAM initiatives around tenant consolidations, identity maturity, and M&A activities.
• Maintain, upgrade, and support existing customer IAM systems.
• Develop technical documentation for both logical and physical systems.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to customers as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop business cases associated with new project requests.
• Stay current with industry certifications in Identity and Access Management disciplines.
• Stay current with industry trends and how they might impact tools, training, and support of existing and potential customers.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to other team members.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• CISSP or equivalent security certification strongly desired.
• Minimum 5 years of Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience required.
• 5+ years experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise Identity solutions such as the following:

1. Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions such as SailPoint IdentityNow or Saviynt.
2. Cloud identity providers such as Microsoft Entra ID or Okta Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC).
3. On-premises identity providers such as Microsoft Active Directory.
4. Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions such as CyberArk or Beyond Trust.

• Advanced client-facing skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate with clients.
• Proven track record of customer focus, including the ability to foster long-term relationships.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
• Ability to approach customer and sales requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver.
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong ability to operate independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

Estimated Pay Range: $146,700 — $196,700 USD

The Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Training and development programs.
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages.
• Collaborative and cool culture.
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off.

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