Information Technology_USA - USA_Product Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Identity, Authentication and Authorization Architect (IAA) with deeper expertise in various security products, authentication, authorization, access management, governance, controls, regulatory requirements, and agentic identities. Guide the architectural development of identity solutions, access patterns, modern security protocols, practicing Zero Trust, least privileged, and defense-in-depth principles.

Request ID: 102774-1
Title: IAM Architect
Locations: Chicago, IL
Duration: 06+ Months with Possible Extension.
Pay Range: $60 - $65/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)
 
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Identity, Authentication and Authorization Architect (IAA) with deeper expertise in various security products, authentication, authorization, access management, governance, controls, regulatory requirements, and agentic identities. As a key member of Workforce Identity, Authentication and Authorization (IAA), you will play a vital role in ensuring the secure and compliant implementation of various solutions (Hybrid and Cloud).
 
Responsibilities:

• Design Identity-centric Workforce Security solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and access management aligned with industry frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, COBIT, SOC, GDPR, etc.).
• Well versed with agentic architectures and identity concerns.
• Guide the architectural development of identity solutions, access patterns, modern security protocols, practicing Zero Trust, least privileged, and defense-in-depth principles.
• Review and provide feedback on Identity, Authentication, and Access Management-related security solutions proposed by stakeholders and provide consultation to partners and IT Management.
• Act as a cybersecurity expert to participate in solutions from IAA perspective spanning:
  • End User Computing
  • Proxy solutions
  • MFA
  • SSO
  • Conditional Access
  • Device-based authentication
  • VPN solutions
  • Desktop virtualization solutions
  • Passwordless authentication
  • YubiKey
  • Biometric solutions
  • Identity and governance scenarios
  • Network segmentation
  • Secrets Management
  • Certificate Management
  • Automation
  • Role-Based Access Control
  • Privileged Identity Management
  • Just-in-time access
  • Data protection solutions
• Thoroughly understand and provide solutions considering security technology choices, such as:
  • Design
  • Protocol support
  • Secrets management
  • Data security
  • Client-server communication
  • Token handling
  • Session management
  • Credential vaulting
  • OIDC/OAuth flows
  • Authorization patterns
  • Identity federation
  • Cloud architectures
  • Cryptography
  • Cloud-native services
  • Cloud security
• Provide consultation on Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) solutions to ensure continuous improvement in security posture.
• Design target architectures and roadmaps considering IAM security control frameworks and audit requirements.
• Demonstrate awareness of cybersecurity risk management principles and frameworks, supply chain risk, and third-party risk assessment controls.
• Understand and apply threat modeling concepts and methodologies.
• Display a balanced, cross-functional perspective under information security, liaising with other towers and business teams to improve security-centric designs.

 
Required Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with:
  • Entra ID
  • EPM
  • Sentinel
  • Azure
  • M365
  • AWS Security
  • Okta
  • PingFederate
  • Entitlement management solutions
• In-depth knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and identity governance and administration.
• Strong knowledge of identity management on Azure AD with:
  • OAuth
  • OIDC
  • SAML
  • SSO
  • MFA
  • Conditional Access Policies
  • Kerberos
  • LDAP
  • Identity Federations
• Experience providing security solutions for:
  • Java-based Microservices
  • React-based Frontends
  • Android/iOS-based Mobile Applications on Azure

 
Company Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
• Supportive and collaborative work culture

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