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IAM Implementer / Architect

Dallas, TX USA

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned IAM Implementer / Architect to join a high-impact security and identity initiative. This is a hands-on role for a practitioner who has strong implementation experience and is ready to grow into an architectural leadership capacity. The ideal candidate is comfortable working at both the execution level and the design/strategy level, with deep expertise in Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Okta, AWS IAM, and emerging agentic identity patterns.

 

Must-Have Requirements

  • Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID
  • Hands-on deployment and configuration experience
  • Ability to answer architecture-level questions on Azure AD design, federation, and governance
  • Experience with Conditional Access, PIM, Identity Protection, and Entra ID roles
  • Okta Identity Platform
  • Production deployment and administration experience
  • Non-Human Identity (NHI) / Machine Identity management via Okta
  • Service accounts, API keys, machine-to-machine (M2M) tokens, OAuth client credentials flow
  • Lifecycle automation for non-human identities
  • Agentic Identity
  • Must understand what agentic identity is and how to secure AI agents, bots, and automated pipelines
  • Experience defining identity strategies for agentic workloads (LLM-based agents, RPA bots, etc.)
  • AWS IAM
  • Roles, policies, permission boundaries, SCPs, and IAM best practices
  • Cross-account access, federation with Azure AD / Okta
  • Implementor-to-Architect mindset
  • Willingness and capability to evolve from hands-on implementation into architectural ownership
  • Ability to document, present, and defend design decisions to senior stakeholders

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and configure Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID solutions including SSO, MFA, SSPR, and RBAC
  • Deploy and manage Okta environments, including Workforce Identity and non-human identity (NHI) use cases
  • Design and implement Okta lifecycle management for machine identities, service accounts, and API credentials
  • Define and enforce AWS IAM policies, roles, and permission models aligned to least-privilege principles
  • Architect identity solutions for agentic workloads — securing AI agents, automation bots, and service pipelines
  • Lead identity architecture discussions and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams
  • Perform IAM assessments, gap analyses, and produce architecture diagrams and documentation
  • Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to integrate identity into DevSecOps pipelines
  • Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related incidents across all IAM platforms
  • Stay current with emerging identity standards: SPIFFE/SPIRE, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, FIDO2/Passkeys

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) or Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
  • Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty or Solutions Architect
  • Experience with IGA platforms: SailPoint IdentityNow, Saviynt, or Oracle Identity Governance
  • Familiarity with PAM solutions: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture and Identity-centric security models
  • Exposure to DevSecOps pipelines and IAM as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, ARM/Bicep templates)
  • Prior experience in financial services, healthcare, or regulated industries a plus

California Pay Range

$60 - $65 USD

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