IAM Security Architect

1. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Masters preferred).
2. 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture and solutions.
3. Expertise in IAM technologies such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, or equivalent.
4. Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust) and best practices.
5. In-depth understanding of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos, etc. Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar tools.
6.Familiarity with cloud security architecture for IAM in environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
7.Proven experience in role-based access control (RBAC), identity governance, and directory services.
8. Solid understanding of compliance requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) related to IAM.