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Software Engineering Principal

Siemens Digital Industries Software
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2025
Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

We are seeking a IAM Architect to lead the strategic direction, architecture, and implementation of Identity and Access Management solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced professional with deep expertise in enterprise-scale identity frameworks, governance models, and security protocols. The role demands thought leadership, technical rigor, and the ability to guide complex projects while ensuring compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.

The Senior IAM Architect will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and technical teams, driving the adoption of secure, scalable, and automated identity solutions that support business growth while safeguarding critical assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead the long-term IAM strategy aligned with business objectives, security frameworks, and industry best practices.
  • Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on identity governance, access management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Establish and enforce IAM standards, policies, and processes that ensure secure, efficient, and auditable identity workflows.
  • Lead the design and deployment of IAM systems across hybrid environments, integrating on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and SaaS applications.
  • Architect solutions for authentication, authorization, identity federation, privileged access, and lifecycle management using industry-standard protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SCIM).
  • Oversee the selection and evaluation of IAM tools and technologies, ensuring alignment with scalability, performance, and security goals.
  • Design and implement robust access governance frameworks, including role management, entitlement reviews, and segregation of duties.
  • Partner with legal, compliance, and audit teams to ensure IAM practices meet regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, etc.).
  • Lead risk assessments, identity-related incident investigations, and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive automation initiatives to streamline identity provisioning, access requests, and self-service capabilities.
  • Implement advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities to ensure proactive identification of identity threats and anomalies.
  • Explore and implement AI-driven identity analytics and adaptive access controls where applicable.
  • Work closely with application teams, IT operations, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to integrate IAM solutions seamlessly across systems.
  • Mentor and coach junior architects, engineers, and security teams to build identity management capabilities.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex identity issues into actionable solutions.
  • Continuously review and optimize IAM processes to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and improve user experience.
  • Lead initiatives for Zero Trust architecture adoption and identity-driven security models.
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging identity technologies, industry trends, and advanced security techniques.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 8 years of experience in IAM architecture, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or leadership role!
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale IAM solutions across diverse environments.
  • Deep knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SCIM, Kerberos).
  • Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar.
  • Experience integrating identity solutions with cloud platforms (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Identity) and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Expertise in access governance, compliance frameworks, risk management, and identity lifecycle management.
  • Strong programming or scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to support automation and integrations.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills!
  • Industry certifications such as CIAM, CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific certifications (Okta, Azure Security, AWS Certified Security).
  • Experience in Zero Trust frameworks and identity-based security architectures.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools for CI/CD integration.
  • Background in highly regulated sectors like financial services, healthcare, or government.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

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You'll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

The pay range for this position is 151,300 - 272,400 annually with a target incentive of 10-15 of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

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Criminal History

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