IAM Architect, Missouri

Title: IAM Architect

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Description:
- Develop and implement IAM strategies and solutions that align with business objectives and security requirements.

- Design and document IAM architectures, including user authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.

- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the security and privacy of customer data.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand their CIAM needs and translate them into technical requirements.

- Evaluate and select IAM technologies and vendors based on business requirements and industry best practices.

- Define and enforce IAM policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Develop analysis & process documents, requirements and roadmaps for various projects and programs across business units, applications, and products.

- Advocate and drive adoption of Business Architecture best practices to ensure standardization, stay up to date with industry trends & advancements in IAM and security technologies.

Required Skills:

- Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.

- 8+ years of related experience as an Architect or similar role, with a focus on IAM / CIAM framework (such as OAuth, OpenID Connect & SAML)

-Strong knowledge of security principles, including authentication, authentication, and encryption.

- Experience with IAM technologies, such as Okta or Ping Identity etc.

- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and CCPA, and their impact on CIAM

- Proficiency in translating business requirements into technical solutions and collaborating with IT teams for implementation.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.

- Strong attention to detail and a passion for operational excellence.

- Experience working in both Agile/Scrum & Waterfall development processes

- Must be self-directed and able to perform project duties with minimal direction and supervision