Senior IAM Architect & Strategy Lead

Crowe; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an IAM Architect to lead strategy, architecture, and roadmaps for enterprise identity in complex environments. You will partner with client leaders to secure identities and enable digital transformation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid setups.

The role requires hands-on design, engineering and client engagement, with strong knowledge of Zero Trust and modern authentication. A fast-paced consulting context offers growth in cybersecurity leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity architecture, or related roles (consulting or industry).
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and federation standards (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, LDAP).
• Experience with identity governance, privileged access management, and lifecycle processes.
• Hands-on experience with leading IAM tools (Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity).

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM strategy development, roadmap creation, and reference architecture design aligned to client objectives.
• Define and deliver enterprise IAM architecture across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Advise clients on Zero Trust and identity-centric security strategies.
• Present IAM findings to technical and executive stakeholders, including C-suite.
• Architect and integrate IAM platforms with directories, APIs, and DevOps pipelines.
• Provide guidance on modern authentication (SSO, MFA, passwordless, RBAC/ABAC).
• Lead or support implementation of identity governance, provisioning, and access reviews.

Skills

IAM Architecture

Cloud Security

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Zero Trust

API Integrations

Scripting/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Engineering

Tools

Entra ID (Azure AD)

SailPoint

Saviynt

CyberArk

Okta

Ping Identity

Job description

Crowe is seeking an IAM Architect to lead strategy, architecture, and roadmaps for enterprise identity in complex environments. You will partner with client leaders to secure identities and enable digital transformation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid setups.

The role requires hands-on design, engineering and client engagement, with strong knowledge of Zero Trust and modern authentication. A fast-paced consulting context offers growth in cybersecurity leadership.