Are you passionate about designing innovative solutions that ensure robust security and seamless identity management? Do you thrive on turning complex challenges into streamlined, secure systems? If so we need you, one of the world's leading Automaker organizations is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect - Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and robust IAM solutions that meet the organization’s strategic goals and compliance requirements. This role demands expertise in IAM frameworks, cloud-based security solutions, and enterprise architecture, with a strong focus on delivering innovative and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design:
• Design and develop IAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, and access control systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and IT strategies.
• Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical guidance for IAM-related projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, and integration across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Identity Lifecycle Management:
• Develop and implement strategies for identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Federated Identity Management:
• Design and implement single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and federated identity solutions using SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and related protocols.
• Compliance and Governance:
• Ensure IAM solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX), and support audit activities by implementing controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Innovation:
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in IAM and propose improvements to enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
• Incident Management:
• Support IAM incident response processes and remediation efforts, addressing vulnerabilities and risks promptly.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience:
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with 5+ years focused on IAM.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions for large-scale enterprises.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of IAM technologies, including Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, SailPoint, or equivalent platforms.
• Proficiency in authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid IAM architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions like CyberArk or BeyondTrust.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in IAM or security-related areas (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer, Okta Certified Consultant).
• Experience in Zero Trust security model implementation.
• Familiarity with identity governance frameworks and tools.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, Accident Insurance.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in OrangePeople monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OrangePeople technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us:

OrangePeople is an Enterprise Architecture and Project Management solutions company. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OrangePeople team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & and education. An ideal Orange Person is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical achievements and a strong process/methodology orientation.