Solutions Architect

Collabera; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Hours of paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays annually

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Solutions Architect specializing in Workforce Identity & Access Management (WIAM) for a 9-12 month contract. This remote role requires deep expertise in IAM, security architecture, and governance, risk, and compliance.

You will drive architecture across cloud/hybrid platforms and collaborate with executives to shape strategy. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hands-on IAM experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with NIST, PCI, and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on IAM, security architecture, GRC, or threat modeling experience.
• Platform expertise with cloud/hybrid identity solutions: Entra ID, Azure AD, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock, Duo, AWS IAM, Zscaler.
• Experience with regulatory mandates such as NIST, PCI, and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and present architectural concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Drive IAM security architecture initiatives and enterprise transformations.

Skills

IAM expertise

Security architecture

Threat modeling

GRC

Tools

Entra ID (Azure AD)

Okta

Ping Identity

ForgeRock

Duo

AWS IAM

Zscaler

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect - Workforce Identity & Access Management (WIAM) Location: 100% REMOTE Duration: 09 - 12 Months Contract (High Chances of Conversion) Pay Range: $70-$73/hr

Job Description:

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
• Platform Expertise: 7+ years working with cloud and hybrid identity/Zero Trust platforms, including Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Duo, AWS IAM, or Zscaler.

Technical Skill

• Protocols & Standards: Deep technical expertise in SSO, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, FIDO2/WebAuthn, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Hands-on Tooling: Proven ability to build custom scripts, tools, and automation integrations to enhance IAM capabilities.
• Frameworks & Compliance: Solid knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI, and SOX regulatory mandates.
• AI Integration: Experience using AI/ML tools for security automation, access anomaly detection, or identity governance.

Soft Skill & Leadership

• Strong communication skill with a proven ability to present architectural concepts to both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Experience setting technical direction and leading cross-functional teams through complex enterprise transformations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise security architecture and large-scale IAM transformations.
• Prior domain experience in the airline, aviation, or transportation sector, including sector-specific compliance understanding.
• Professional security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CEH.
• Hands-on experience with emerging tools such as Verified ID, Agent 365, and Large Language Models (LLMs) for security automation.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.