Senior IAM Architect – Responsibilities & QualificationsKey Responsibilities:Design & Implementation: Develop and deploy enterprise IAM solutions to streamline and automate access control for systems and applications.Authentication & Authorization Models: Provide expertise in designing secure authentication and authorization frameworks for diverse access types.Architectural Leadership: Lead IAM architecture and design initiatives aligned with business requirements and security best practices.Identity Governance & CIAM: Implement Identity Governance (IAG) and Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) solutions to enhance security and compliance.Technical Evaluation: Assess, recommend, and validate IAM solution implementation strategies.Security Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of security technologies, frameworks, and tools to strengthen IAM systems.Standardization & Documentation: Define, document, and maintain technical standards and best practices.Tool Configuration & Optimization: Configure IAM tools effectively to support enterprise security objectives.Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current IAM processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Required Skills & Experience:Expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM)Active Directory & LDAP – Advanced proficiencyRBAC, SAML, OAuth – Deep technical knowledgeCIAM & IAG Architecture and ImplementationEnterprise IT Security & Cybersecurity ExperienceAzure & Cloud Security – Advanced expertiseISO 27000 Series (ISO 27K) Standards – Strong familiarityCISSP Certification – PreferredLarge-Scale Enterprise ExperienceCorporate Governance & Technology RoadmappingEnterprise Architecture Knowledge (TOGAF preferred)Preferred Certifications:CIGE (Certified Identity Governance Expert)CIAM (Certified Identity & Access Manager)CIMP (Certified IAM Professional)