Lead IAM Architect/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Location: Remote
- Department: Information Security
- Contract Duration: 12 month extendable
I am currently assisting a leading consultancy who is working in conjunction with a leading company in their field who is in the search for a external Lead IAM Architect.
The Lead IAM Architect/SME will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across business lines. This role requires the successful integration and management of enterprise identities, including internal employees, contingents, external freelancers, independents, franchise users, store users, and vendors/suppliers. The ideal candidate will lead the creation of a comprehensive identity roadmap aligned with corporate strategy and manage the architecture, design, and implementation of IAM solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of Saviynt IAM solutions across business lines.
- Manage and secure enterprise identities, including various user types (internals, contingents/externals/freelancers/independents, franchise, store users, and vendors/suppliers).
- Support the Transition and To-Be Identity roadmap creation in collaboration with the Product Owner (PO).
- Align IAM strategies with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Create and approve architecture/design artifacts, including High-Level Design (HLD) and Project Solution Architecture (PSA) documents.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Oversee functional and technical implementations such as Joiners, Movers, Leavers (JML), access requests, access reviews, and recertifications.
- Ensure seamless integration and management of IAM processes.
- Lead the onboarding of critical applications and users into the IAM ecosystem.
- Ensure secure and efficient access management for high-priority assets.
- Integrate Saviynt with IBM middleware (InterSIM) and IBM IAM systems (ISIM/ITIM/Security Verify).
- Ensure interoperability and seamless data exchange between systems.
- Oversee the integration of Saviynt with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Office 365 (O365), and SAP 4 HANA.
- Ensure secure and efficient identity management across cloud and on-premise environments.
- Integrate ServiceNow with Saviynt IGA, Azure AD, Microsoft Active Directory (MS AD), and other on-premise/SAAS applications in the IT landscape.
- Ensure streamlined workflows and automation for identity governance and administration.
- Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) vendor selection.
- Define requirements, create scoring criteria, and evaluate vendor proposals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in IAM architecture and implementation.
- Expertise in Saviynt IAM solutions and integration with multiple systems.
- Strong understanding of IBM middleware, Azure AD, O365, SAP 4 HANA, and ServiceNow.
- Proven experience in creating and managing architecture/design artifacts (HLD, PSA).
- Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus.
