Enterprise IAM Architect

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical expert for Burlington’s IAM program by leading the design and documentation of identity and access control solutions.

Define enterprise-wide IAM architecture standards, policies, and best practices.

Lead efforts to implement “secure by design” principles into application development and infrastructure design.

Collaborate with application developers, DevOps, and cloud security teams to integrate IAM into dynamic environments.

Architect and implement federated identity and access mechanisms using protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.

Manage and improve identity governance services and automate identity lifecycle processes.

Facilitate compliance with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

Oversee IAM tooling selection and ensure full integration with internal systems and APIs.

Conduct technical reviews and present IAM strategies and architectures to stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

10+ years in cybersecurity, including at least 3 years in IAM architecture.

Expert in cybersecurity frameworks: NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS.

Deep knowledge of TOGAF, SABSA, and enterprise architecture methodologies.

Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint and CyberArk.

Proficient in IAM concepts like multi-factor authentication, identity federation, and access governance.

Experience designing and integrating IAM using RESTful APIs, tokens, and modern authentication techniques.

Strong application security background and a deep understanding of secure coding practices.

Comfortable working with Agile, DevSecOps, and cloud-native environments