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Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Apogee Global RMS
San Jose, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
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.

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