Required Skills Big 4 Consulting experience Strong communication skills and stakeholder management! This person will need to sell their solutions to stakeholders and communicate daily with other IT and business teams in the US and Europe Must have experience working with European partners. 10 years plus Experience with major IAM platforms (Entra ID Saviynt SailPoint) Expertise in IAM frameworks protocols and standards (SAML OAuth OpenID Connect SCIM) Strong knowledge of directory services (Active Directory Entra ID LDAP) and federation technologies
Additional Skills Big 4 Consulting experience Strong communication skills and stakeholder management! This person will need to sell their solutions to stakeholders and communicate daily with other IT and business teams in the US and Europe Must have experience working with European partners. 10 years plus Experience with major IAM platforms (Entra ID Saviynt SailPoint) Expertise in IAM frameworks protocols and standards (SAML OAuth OpenID Connect SCIM) Strong knowledge of directory services (Active Directory Entra ID LDAP) and federation technologies
Job DescriptionPosition: Senior IAM Architect
Role Overview:
A Senior IAM Architect responsible for designing implementing and maintaining enterprisewide identity and access management solutions that ensure secure access to organizational resources while enabling business efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
IAM Architect will design and oversee the implementation of identity management solutions including user provisioning system integrations RBAC/ABAC authentication mechanisms authorization frameworks and access governance across the enterprise. The IAM architect will work within the broader architecture group to develop IAM roadmaps aligned with business objectives and security requirements create detailed architecture documentation and provide technical leadership to implementation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
The architect will act as a key member of the IGA transformation team focusing not just on the future state but also the current and legacy state of IAM infrastructure within the Ahold Delhaize group. The architect will analyze the current IAM infrastructure to identify gaps and recommend improvements develop IAM policies and standards and ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulations. They will help evaluate and select IAM products and vendors coordinate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide guidance on identity governance and administration processes.
Technical Skills Required:
Deep expertise in IAM frameworks protocols and standards (SAML OAuth OpenID Connect SCIM)
Strong knowledge of directory services (Active Directory Entra ID LDAP) and federation technologies
Experience with major IAM platforms (Entra ID Saviynt SailPoint)
Understanding of PKI cryptography and certificate management
Familiarity with cloud identity solutions and security architectures
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX GDPR HIPAA)
Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions
Proficiency in identity governance and administration (IGA)
Professional Experience:
Minimum 810 years of experience in IAM with 5 years in architecture roles
Track record of successful enterprise IAM implementations
Experience leading global technical teams and managing stakeholder relationships
Strong background in information security and risk management
Leadership Qualities:
The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences strong analytical and problemsolving abilities and strategic thinking to align IAM solutions with business goals. They should have experience mentoring team members and collaborating with crossfunctional teams.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
Relevant certifications (CISSP CIAM CCSP IGA Product) preferred
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IAM Architect Remote 100 - W2 Contract
