IDAM Architect

Identity and Access Management (IAM) ArchitectLocation: Remote (East Coast Hours)Contract length: Initial 6-12 Months with ExtensionSector: Insurance and Financial Services
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established organization in the financial services sector, is looking for a senior IAM Architect on a contract basis. You'll set the technical direction for their identity and access landscape across multiple domains, from early planning through to delivery. You'll be the go-to expert when projects hit blockers or when complex issues need a final technical call.
What You'll Be doing

Designing, integrating, and shaping the strategy for IAM platforms that span several business and technology domains
Acting as the top point of technical escalation for project roadblocks and live operational issues
Setting architecture standards and best-practice guidelines, including solutions that bring together a mix of platforms, operating systems, and applications
Working with the IAM, infrastructure, and cybersecurity risk and engineering teams, keeping them up to date on industry developments and advising on the direction of the IAM program
Guiding business stakeholders and project teams with clear technical recommendations
Overseeing and directing external vendors and partners
Leading the introduction of new technologies, from requirements gathering through design and rollout
Helping define how IAM platform performance and reliability are measured and reported

Experience

9+ years in architecture roles, ideally across multiple or highly complex domains, plus a degree in a relevant field (or equivalent practical experience)
Hands-on depth across the main IAM disciplines:
Authentication and authorization: LDAP, Active Directory
Identity management: NetIQ / OpenText IDM is a plus
Privileged access management: CyberArk is a plus
Access recertification and governance: OpenText IGA is a plus
Comfortable working in Agile environments and tracking work in JIRA, and able to manage projects across different methodologies and business areas

Skills

Strong technical writing and diagramming
Confident communicator who can run cross-functional meetings, present clearly, and win stakeholder buy-in
Calm under pressure, able to resolve conflict and keep things moving through setbacks
Inclusive and diplomatic, with the ability to see an issue from several angles and work well with a wide range of people