Senior Solutions Architect

Airitos; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solution Architect specializing in Identity and Access Management. This role requires over 15 years of experience, focusing on designing and optimizing IAM solutions across various platforms. The successful candidate will lead technical teams, mentor junior staff, and engage with stakeholders to deliver innovative identity solutions. If you have a passion for identity governance and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of identity solutions for clients in a dynamic and evolving landscape.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management.
• Proven experience with IAM platforms, tools, and protocols like SAML, OAuth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver robust IAM architectures tailored to client needs.
• Guide project teams in implementing IAM strategies aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Tools

Okta

Ping Identity

ForgeRock

Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)

CyberArk

Job description

Job Title: Senior Solution Architect – Identity and Access Management
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Summary:
We are seeking a Sr. Solution Architect – to join our team as a full-time, permanent member. This individual will bring over 15 years of experience in the identity domain and serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leading the design, implementation, and optimization of IAM solutions across diverse ecosystems.

This is a senior-level position requiring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience with a wide range of identity platforms and tools. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while shaping the future of identity solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Architecture:
  • Develop and deliver robust, scalable, and secure IAM architectures tailored to client needs.
  • Design end-to-end identity solutions leveraging industry-leading tools and frameworks, including SSO, MFA, federation, and lifecycle management.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Guide project teams in implementing IAM strategies and aligning them with client business objectives.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in identity governance, access provisioning, and authentication mechanisms.
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers to foster growth and innovation.
• Platform Expertise:
  • Drive adoption and integration of leading identity platforms such as Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), and CyberArk.
  • Lead migration efforts from legacy systems to modern identity platforms.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Partner with business leaders, security teams, and IT to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay up to date with emerging trends, tools, and threats in the IAM space to ensure solutions remain state-of-the-art.
  • Proactively identify and address potential risks, gaps, and improvements in existing identity solutions.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management, including system design, architecture, and implementation.
  • Proven experience with diverse IAM platforms, tools, and protocols, including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-based identity solutions and their integration with on-premises systems.
  • Expertise in identity governance, privileged access management (PAM), and directory services.
• Skills:
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  • CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Consultant, Ping Identity Certified Specialist).