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IAM Architect
12 months, likely to extend
Rate is $DOE/hr.
Must be in Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA with occasional onsite visits Austin is priority, then SFO, then Seattle.
KPM notes:
So, YES, this is hands-on, but they need someone super strong to strategize and bring coherence to their enterprise.
JD details:
We are looking for 2-3 profiles which we can present to the client for an IAM architecture / transformation opportunity.
Please find the JD and the write-up below of the client requirements.
For any R&R related questions specific to this project, feel free to use the requirements listed below.
- Role rationalization, fine grained access control, enabling least privilege and eventually JIT access
- Fine grained RBAC, ABAC, Access governance at scale
- Automation of access reviews
- Alignment / Compliance with FedRAMP High
- Identify and prioritize apps for entitlement analysis
- PAM and NHI are not in the current list of priorities
- CIAM is not in scope
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of current IAM practices for structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data
- Evaluate IAM measures for databases, data warehouses, data lakes, network file shares, cloud storage, and other data repositories
- Analyze access control mechanisms for sensitive data types including customer information, employee PII, company confidential data, and financial records
- Identify gaps and vulnerabilities in existing IAM controls
- Develop target state recommendations for enhancing IAM across all platforms and data types
- Create a detailed roadmap for implementing IAM improvements
- Evaluate and recommend IAM tools and technologies appropriate for the client's environment
- Develop identity governance strategies and access management policies
- Assess and recommend improvements for privileged access management
- Review and enhance authentication and authorization strategies
- Analyze and improve identity lifecycle management processes
- Assess and recommend enhancements for IAM in cloud and hybrid environments
- Evaluate and propose improvements for IAM monitoring and auditing processes
- Provide guidance on compliance with relevant IAM regulations and standards
- Collaborate with other security teams to ensure alignment of IAM with overall cybersecurity strategy
- Conduct or participate in threat modeling exercises related to identity and access flows
- Develop guidelines for secure integration of IAM systems with various data repositories
- Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in IAM, with a focus on architecting secure identity and access solutions
- In-depth knowledge of IAM best practices, standards, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS)
- Strong understanding of various data storage systems including relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and cloud storage platforms
- Expertise in authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), directory services, and SSO technologies
- Experience with cloud IAM architecture, particularly for major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Familiarity with privileged access management (PAM) solutions and best practices
- Proficiency in conducting IAM risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISSP-ISSAP
- Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) platforms
- Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in IAM
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and IAM integration
- Experience in financial services, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Report this job IAM Architect
12 months, likely to extend
Rate is $DOE/hr.
Must be in Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA with occasional onsite visits Austin is priority, then SFO, then Seattle.
KPM notes:
So, YES, this is hands-on, but they need someone super strong to strategize and bring coherence to their enterprise.
JD details:
We are looking for 2-3 profiles which we can present to the client for an IAM architecture / transformation opportunity.
Please find the JD and the write-up below of the client requirements.
For any R&R related questions specific to this project, feel free to use the requirements listed below.
- Role rationalization, fine grained access control, enabling least privilege and eventually JIT access
- Fine grained RBAC, ABAC, Access governance at scale
- Automation of access reviews
- Alignment / Compliance with FedRAMP High
- Identify and prioritize apps for entitlement analysis
- PAM and NHI are not in the current list of priorities
- CIAM is not in scope
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of current IAM practices for structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data
- Evaluate IAM measures for databases, data warehouses, data lakes, network file shares, cloud storage, and other data repositories
- Analyze access control mechanisms for sensitive data types including customer information, employee PII, company confidential data, and financial records
- Identify gaps and vulnerabilities in existing IAM controls
- Develop target state recommendations for enhancing IAM across all platforms and data types
- Create a detailed roadmap for implementing IAM improvements
- Evaluate and recommend IAM tools and technologies appropriate for the client's environment
- Develop identity governance strategies and access management policies
- Assess and recommend improvements for privileged access management
- Review and enhance authentication and authorization strategies
- Analyze and improve identity lifecycle management processes
- Assess and recommend enhancements for IAM in cloud and hybrid environments
- Evaluate and propose improvements for IAM monitoring and auditing processes
- Provide guidance on compliance with relevant IAM regulations and standards
- Collaborate with other security teams to ensure alignment of IAM with overall cybersecurity strategy
- Conduct or participate in threat modeling exercises related to identity and access flows
- Develop guidelines for secure integration of IAM systems with various data repositories
- Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in IAM, with a focus on architecting secure identity and access solutions
- In-depth knowledge of IAM best practices, standards, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS)
- Strong understanding of various data storage systems including relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and cloud storage platforms
- Expertise in authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), directory services, and SSO technologies
- Experience with cloud IAM architecture, particularly for major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Familiarity with privileged access management (PAM) solutions and best practices
- Proficiency in conducting IAM risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISSP-ISSAP
- Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) platforms
- Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in IAM
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and IAM integration
- Experience in financial services, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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