Access management Architect

Job Title: Access management Architect
Location: Washington DC
Experience: 8 Years

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Reporting to the IFC CITDE Access Management project manager the primary responsibilities of the selected candidate will include but not be limited to the following:

1. Architect and Design:
Architect and design Access Management technology solutions including installations integrations and supporting infrastructure.
Create and maintain enterprise standard architectural documentation reference diagrams process models and runbooks.
2. Technology Solutions:
Plan coordinate and execute solutions for infrastructure cloud and network activities related to Access Management including installations upgrades and patches.
Implement and manage access management solutions such as PlainID and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) ensuring integration with enterprise systems.
Automate security tasks using Azure DevOps and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like ARM templates Terraform.
Utilize Microsoft Azure services (Azure Security Center Azure Sentinel Azure Key Vault) to enhance security compliance and enforce policies via Azure Policy and Blueprints.
Utilize Azure Databricks for big data processing advanced analytics and machine learning.
Integrate access management solutions with enterprise systems and Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
Design secure network architectures using Azure Virtual Network NSGs and Azure Firewall for secure connectivity between onpremises and cloud environments.
Review and improve infrastructure setup and deployment models to ensure security and compliance.
3. Cloud and DevOps Integration:
Utilize Azure platforms and implement DevOps practices (CI/CD containerization infrastructure as code policy as code) to streamline deployment and operations.
Integrate Azure DevOps for automation pipeline in deployment and testing adhering to best practices.
4. Policy Development and Management:
Design and develop access management authorization policies using natural language expressions.
Plan and manage deployments of Access Management Policies and authorization platforms including PlainID installations upgrades and patches.
5. CrossFunctional Collaboration:
Collaborate with developers QA project managers and stakeholders to ensure cohesive product development and operations.
6. Agile Methodologies:
Use Agile/Scrum methodologies to facilitate iterative development and rapid project delivery.
Maintain authorization documentation in Azure DevOps and MS Teams.
7. Reporting:
Expand the access management and authorization framework to include new reporting and authorization capabilities. Develop a robust and stable access management reporting framework and solution that meets operational needs.
Provide weekly status reports and timely deliverables and updates.
2. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Access Management Expertise:
Extensive Handson experience with Access Management Authorization technologies.
Experience with using standardized natural language framework to develop and manage authorization policies.
Experience with IAM components and general Authorization Technology setup configuration and administration.
2. Solution Architecture:
Expertise in designing endtoend solutions that align with business needs and enterprise standards.
Ability to create reference architecture diagrams using tools like iGrafx or Microsoft Visio.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Zachman or similar frameworks.
Experience in developing and maintaining enterprise architecture artifacts including principles standards and guidelines.
3. Azure Technologies:
Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services.
Proficiency in Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline integration and automation.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management.
Familiarity with Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.
Knowledge of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure Policy.
Expertise in designing and implementing scalable secure and resilient cloud architectures.
4. Cloud Security Design and Implementation:
Experience with designing secure cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure following best practices (CIS Controls NIST ISO 27001).
Expertise in managing identities authentication and authorization using Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
5. Data Protection:
Experience with data encryption data loss prevention policies and secure data storage solutions (Azure Blob Storage ADLS Azure SQL Database) in Azure.
Experience with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) for data classification and labeling.
Experience with developing secure backup and recovery strategies using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
6. Network Security:
Experience with designing secure network architectures using Azure Virtual Network NSGs and Azure Firewall.
7. Threat Detection and Response:
Experience using Azure Sentinel and Azure Security Center for threat detection and continuous security monitoring.
8. Compliance and Governance:
Knowledge with privacy compliance regulations using tools such as Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager.
9. Security Monitoring and Auditing:
Experience with implementing audit and security monitoring practices with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
10. SharePoint:
Experience integrating SharePoint with other IAM solutions to ensure seamless access control and compliance.
11. Database Experience:
Expertise in database security and administration (Oracle Postgres MSSQL Cosmos DB).
Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes.
12. API Integration and Development:
Strong experience in API design development and management using Azure API Management and OAuth/JWT for security.
Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
13. General Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C# JavaScript Python and experience with version control systems like Git.
Strong problemsolving skills and experience troubleshooting complex technical issues.
14. Soft Skills:
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present solutions to stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.
Additional Requirements:

1. Professional Experience:
8 years of handson experience with IAM technology architecture design and development.
Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
2. Certifications:
o Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Security Engineer Associate Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Power BI Data Analyst Associate are highly desirable.