Need - IAM Architect - Washington DC - Long Term Contract

Icube Solutions - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The IAM Architect role involves architecting and designing Access Management technology solutions, ensuring secure and compliant integration with enterprise systems. The position requires extensive experience in IAM technologies, cloud security, and DevOps practices, with a focus on implementing and managing solutions like Azure Active Directory and PlainID. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policies, enhance security measures, and streamline operations through automation and best practices in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design Access Management technology solutions, including installations and integrations.
• Create and maintain enterprise standard architectural documentation, reference diagrams, process models, and runbooks.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute solutions for infrastructure, cloud, and network activities related to Access Management.
• Implement and manage access management solutions such as PlainID and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
• Automate security tasks using Azure DevOps and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
• Utilize Microsoft Azure services to enhance security and compliance.
• Integrate access management solutions with enterprise systems and Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• Design secure network architectures using Azure Virtual Network and Azure Firewall.
• Review and improve infrastructure setup and deployment models for security and compliance.
• Utilize Azure platforms and implement DevOps practices to streamline deployment and operations.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, project managers, and stakeholders for cohesive product development.
• Use Agile/Scrum methodologies for iterative development and rapid project delivery.
• Expand the access management and authorization framework to include new reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with Access Management Authorization technologies.
• Experience with standardized natural language framework for developing authorization policies.
• Expertise in designing end-to-end solutions that align with business needs.
• Ability to create reference architecture diagrams using tools like iGrafx or Microsoft Visio.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services and Azure DevOps for CI/CD integration.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management.
• Knowledge of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure Policy.
• Experience with designing secure cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise in managing identities, authentication, and authorization using Azure Active Directory.
• Experience with data encryption and secure data storage solutions in Azure.
• Experience with designing secure network architectures using Azure Virtual Network and Azure Firewall.
• Experience using Azure Sentinel and Azure Security Center for threat detection.
• Knowledge of privacy compliance regulations using Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager.
• Experience with implementing audit and security monitoring practices with Azure Monitor.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience integrating SharePoint with IAM solutions.
• Expertise in database security and administration (Oracle, Postgres, MSSQL).
• Strong experience in API design and management using Azure API Management.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, and Python.

Benefits

• Long-term contract opportunity
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
• Collaborative work environment