Autodesk
Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking an
Identity Architect
to play a critical role in modernizing and scaling our enterprise identity infrastructure. This position sits within Enterprise Security and operates as a senior principal individual contributor with broad technical scope and cross‑organizational influence. While this role is for an individual contributor, strong acumen influencing the outcomes of a large engineering organization is a must.
The Identity Architect will partner closely with security architects, identity and platform engineers, and productivity service teams across Autodesk to design and drive secure, scalable identity solutions. This role is hands‑on and execution‑oriented, focused on enabling secure access at enterprise scale while accelerating engineering initiatives.
Primary areas of responsibility include Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and automation of the identity lifecycle. This role is especially important in environments where strong architectural leadership is required to raise the bar.
This is a
fully remote‑friendly role anywhere in North America , with regular travel expected to Autodesk hubs in
San Francisco, CA
and/or
Novi, MI .
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical authority for enterprise identity architecture, with primary focus on Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and identity lifecycle automation
Architect and drive implementation of scalable identity solutions across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments, including Azure and AWS
Design and evolve privileged access models supporting just‑in‑time, just‑enough access, and strong auditability across human and non‑human identities
Lead architecture and integration efforts involving Microsoft Entra, CyberArk, and SailPoint
Partner with Enterprise Security, identity engineering, productivity service, and workplace technology teams to deliver clear, engineer‑ready identity architectures and standards
Provide architectural leadership to teams, raising engineering rigor and consistency across the organization
Identify architectural gaps, risks, and technical debt in identity systems and define pragmatic remediation strategies
Architect identity‑driven access for end user devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android), aligning zero trust principles, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls
Ensure identity solutions align with Autodesk’s security, compliance, and operational requirements while enabling developer and business productivity
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in computer science, software engineering, infrastructure engineering, or security engineering
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of hands‑on, production experience with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), including PIM and Conditional Access
8+ years practical experience designing and operating identity solutions in Azure or AWS environments
5+ years of hands‑on, production experience with CyberArk, including PAM architecture and onboarding models, or equivalent technology.
5+ years of hands‑on, production experience with SailPoint, including identity governance and lifecycle automation, or equivalent technology.
Strong understanding of:
Identity and access management principles
Privileged access patterns and controls
Authentication and authorization protocols
Directory services and hybrid identity architectures
Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with broad scope and limited direction
Proven ability to influence and guide engineering teams through technical leadership and architectural clarity
Preferred Qualifications
Background in large‑scale enterprise or SaaS environments
Experience modernizing or transforming legacy identity infrastructures
Familiarity with zero trust architectures and modern enterprise security models
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex identity concepts to non‑specialists
Experience building and maintaining FedRAMP‑compliant environments
Benefits From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting
https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary Transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $159,800 and $258,500. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:
https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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Identity Architect
to play a critical role in modernizing and scaling our enterprise identity infrastructure. This position sits within Enterprise Security and operates as a senior principal individual contributor with broad technical scope and cross‑organizational influence. While this role is for an individual contributor, strong acumen influencing the outcomes of a large engineering organization is a must.
The Identity Architect will partner closely with security architects, identity and platform engineers, and productivity service teams across Autodesk to design and drive secure, scalable identity solutions. This role is hands‑on and execution‑oriented, focused on enabling secure access at enterprise scale while accelerating engineering initiatives.
Primary areas of responsibility include Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and automation of the identity lifecycle. This role is especially important in environments where strong architectural leadership is required to raise the bar.
This is a
fully remote‑friendly role anywhere in North America , with regular travel expected to Autodesk hubs in
San Francisco, CA
and/or
Novi, MI .
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical authority for enterprise identity architecture, with primary focus on Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and identity lifecycle automation
Architect and drive implementation of scalable identity solutions across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments, including Azure and AWS
Design and evolve privileged access models supporting just‑in‑time, just‑enough access, and strong auditability across human and non‑human identities
Lead architecture and integration efforts involving Microsoft Entra, CyberArk, and SailPoint
Partner with Enterprise Security, identity engineering, productivity service, and workplace technology teams to deliver clear, engineer‑ready identity architectures and standards
Provide architectural leadership to teams, raising engineering rigor and consistency across the organization
Identify architectural gaps, risks, and technical debt in identity systems and define pragmatic remediation strategies
Architect identity‑driven access for end user devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android), aligning zero trust principles, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls
Ensure identity solutions align with Autodesk’s security, compliance, and operational requirements while enabling developer and business productivity
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in computer science, software engineering, infrastructure engineering, or security engineering
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of hands‑on, production experience with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), including PIM and Conditional Access
8+ years practical experience designing and operating identity solutions in Azure or AWS environments
5+ years of hands‑on, production experience with CyberArk, including PAM architecture and onboarding models, or equivalent technology.
5+ years of hands‑on, production experience with SailPoint, including identity governance and lifecycle automation, or equivalent technology.
Strong understanding of:
Identity and access management principles
Privileged access patterns and controls
Authentication and authorization protocols
Directory services and hybrid identity architectures
Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with broad scope and limited direction
Proven ability to influence and guide engineering teams through technical leadership and architectural clarity
Preferred Qualifications
Background in large‑scale enterprise or SaaS environments
Experience modernizing or transforming legacy identity infrastructures
Familiarity with zero trust architectures and modern enterprise security models
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex identity concepts to non‑specialists
Experience building and maintaining FedRAMP‑compliant environments
Benefits From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting
https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary Transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $159,800 and $258,500. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:
https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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