Principal Architect, Security Architecture
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteConshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States or Carrollton, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Define the strategic direction, architecture standards, and technology roadmap for enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Lead architectural decisions for Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management, Single Sign-On, and Multi-Factor Authentication across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Establish architectural standards and governance processes while partnering with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business leaders to design scalable identity solutions supporting Zero Trust objectives. Evaluate IAM technologies and vendors to improve security and operational efficiency, providing expert guidance on authentication protocols and influencing senior leadership on identity modernization initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 8+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity Architecture, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture, or a related technical discipline
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM solutions across cloud and hybrid environments
- Deep expertise in identity technologies including: Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Federation Services, Directory Services, Access Certification and Governance
- Strong knowledge of modern authentication and authorization standards, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, SCIM, JWT, and FIDO2
- Experience developing enterprise architecture standards, reference architectures, and technical governance processes
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment on complex technology initiatives
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Industry certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
- Expert SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, or Microsoft Identity certifications
- Experience leading IAM modernization programs, cloud identity transformations, or Zero Trust initiatives
- Experience within highly regulated industries such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, financial services, or critical infrastructure
- Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud security architecture, and API security frameworks
- Enterprise-wide strategic thinking
- Strong architecture and systems design expertise
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
- Mentorship and technical leadership capabilities
- Strong understanding of balancing security, usability, compliance, and operational efficiency
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