Senior IAM Architect: Enterprise Identity Strategy & Security

Cigna; Connecticut; On-site; USD 175,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long‑term incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Vision

Dental insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cigna Group seeks a Senior Principal IAM Architect to define the enterprise IAM strategy across cloud and on-premises environments, guiding governance, authentication, and access controls. You will partner with executives and technology leaders to align IAM with business goals, risk, and regulatory standards while driving modernization across identity domains.

Lead large programs, mentor teams, and shape investments in IAM platforms like CyberArk, Okta, SailPoint, and Entra ID, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, identity management, enterprise architecture, or related area.
• 8+ years of experience leading enterprise IAM architecture, strategy, or large transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy, architecture, standards, and multi-year roadmap.
• Create standards for identity governance, authentication, authorization, privileged access, and access controls.
• Partner with cybersecurity, technology, risk, compliance, and business leaders to align IAM solutions with needs.
• Explain complex identity and security risks in business terms to support leadership decisions.
• Guide investments and recommend IAM platforms and solutions based on business and security needs.

Job description

The Cigna Group seeks a Senior Principal IAM Architect to define the enterprise IAM strategy across cloud and on-premises environments, guiding governance, authentication, and access controls. You will partner with executives and technology leaders to align IAM with business goals, risk, and regulatory standards while driving modernization across identity domains.

Lead large programs, mentor teams, and shape investments in IAM platforms like CyberArk, Okta, SailPoint, and Entra ID, with a focus