# Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

**Company:** [Apogee Global RMS](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/geSBqHDGDaNbdGDW8ZF14M.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Contract

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## Description

Apogee Global RMS is seeking for a client a seasoned "Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect" to design, implement, and optimize enterprise‑wide IAM strategies across a complex, multi‑cloud environment. This role is ideal for a security leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, governance, and hands‑on engineering — and who can drive scalable, secure identity frameworks that support business growth.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Architect and implement IAM solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments (Azure AD, Okta, AWS IAM, etc.)
-   Lead the design of identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and privileged access frameworks
-   Develop and enforce IAM governance, policies, and standards
-   Partner with Security, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Application teams to integrate IAM into enterprise systems
-   Evaluate and implement modern identity technologies (SSO, MFA, PAM, Zero Trust)
-   Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning
-   Oversee IAM roadmap, scalability planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
-   Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best‑practice guidance to engineering teams

## Requirements

-   7+ years of experience in IAM architecture, engineering, or security architecture
-   Deep expertise with Azure AD / Entra, Okta, AWS IAM, or similar identity platforms
-   Strong understanding of Zero Trust, RBAC/ABAC, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, and modern authentication protocols
-   Experience implementing PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, etc.)
-   Proven ability to design scalable IAM architectures in enterprise environments
-   Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOX, NIST, ISO, HIPAA, etc.)
-   Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders

**Preferred Skills:**

-   Experience with CI/CD integration for identity automation
-   Background in cloud security architecture
-   Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Terraform)
-   Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Okta Certified Professional, or similar

## Benefits

**Why work for Apogee:**

This is an opportunity to shape the identity security posture of a high‑growth organization backed by Apogee’s trusted advisory and talent ecosystem. You’ll lead mission‑critical initiatives, influence enterprise security strategy, and work alongside forward‑thinking technology leaders.

**How to Apply**

To apply or for any questions, please contact our Talent Team at- **careers@apogeeglobalrms.com.**