Security Architect | Identity (Remote)

Trace3; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT authority is seeking an Identity Architect. This role involves designing and implementing IAM solutions for enterprise clients, requiring extensive experience with cloud and on-premises identity providers and strong client-facing skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to transformative technology solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Competitive Compensation

Training and development programs

Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience required.
• 5+ years experience in enterprise Identity solutions.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-leading consultant services to Trace3 customers.
• Support development of IAM strategy and architecture.
• Drive IAM root cause analysis and troubleshooting.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CISSP or equivalent security certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, 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 Trace 3 customers.
• Support development of IAM strategy, roadmap, and architecture across key IAM components :
• 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 :
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions such as SailPoint IdentityNow or Saviynt
• Cloud identity providers such as Microsoft Entra ID or Okta Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC)
• On-premises identity providers such as Microsoft Active Directory
• 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.

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

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [e-mail].

• To all recruitment agencies : Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes / CVs. Please do not forward resumes / CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes / CVs.

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