IAM Architect

Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of AI/ML systems and architectures
• 10+ years of experience in IAM and enterprise security architecture
• Experience designing secure identity models for APIs, services, and automation
• Proven expertise in:
  • Identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC)
  • Active Directory and cloud identity platforms (AWS, Entra ID)
• Deep knowledge of:
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Identity governance and lifecycle management

Roles & Responsibilities

AI + Identity Architecture

• Design identity frameworks for AI and agentic systems, including:
  • Non-human identity lifecycle (AI agents, service identities, bots)
  • Authentication and authorization models for AI workloads
  • Secure delegation and impersonation controls
• Ensure traceability, auditability, and accountability of AI-driven actions

Enterprise IAM Architecture

• Define and evolve end-to-end IAM architecture across:
  • Active Directory
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Entra)
• Architect solutions for:
  • Identity lifecycle management
  • Access control models (RBAC/ABAC)
  • Federation and SSO
• Align designs with Zero Trust and least privilege principles

AI Security & Governance

• Establish governance frameworks for AI identity usage
• Define controls for:
  • Model access and data access boundaries
  • Privileged access to AI systems
  • Secure API and token-based access patterns
• Partner with security teams to mitigate emerging AI-related identity risks

Architecture & Integration

• Act as a lead architect for integrating AI platforms with enterprise IAM
• Develop reference architectures, standards, and patterns
• Ensure consistent identity enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

Advisory & Leadership

• Serve as SME across AI domains & IAM
• Provide guidance to engineering, security, and platform teams
• Lead architecture reviews, design decisions, and strategy alignment