Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identity Architect
EY, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identity Architect
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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence and help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Opportunity The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identity Architect will partner across technology and business teams to design and govern the integration of Agentic AI, automation and intelligence into EY’s global Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem. The architect will collaborate closely with Security Architects, Development Leads, Engineering, Operations and other internal business teams to ensure that Agentic AI solutions are securely designed, comply with IAM standards, and align with EY’s global technology and security strategies.
The AI Identity Architect is accountable and responsible for aligning business, operational, and security requirements and translating those requirements into technical IAM capabilities. IAM services include, but are not limited to, Identity Lifecycle Management, authentication and authorization, session management, access requests, access provisioning, access re‑authorization, remote access, IAM services API, role and entitlement models, and directory technologies. The AI Identity Architect will work with other Architects and Service Owners to create a roadmap that meets strategic and current requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
Partner with IAM and other architecture teams to integrate AI‑driven capabilities into the existing IAM strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security regulations.
Architect AI‑augmented solutions that enhance the global IAM platforms’ intelligence, automation, and adaptive capabilities.
Architect and integrate AI‑based features, such as adaptive access control, predictive threat detection, and identity analytics, into the IAM framework.
Define architectural standards, frameworks, and patterns for AI‑assisted IAM services across on‑prem, hybrid and cloud environments.
Establish architectural guardrails and governance models for safe and auditable deployment of AI and Agentic agents across EY’s business teams.
Define and enforce identity management strategies tailored for AI agents, including their unique life cycles, entitlements, and owner relationships.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on the application of Agentic AI to identity operations, user experience, and risk reduction.
Partner with data and platform teams to ensure alignment with enterprise AI governance and model management frameworks.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Proven experience in providing architecture guidance and advisory services to internal or external clients for various environments and systems, including application/technology blueprints, roadmaps, optimization, and migration strategies.
Extensive experience implementing or architecting AI, ML or automation technologies within IAM or cybersecurity domains.
Experience designing and integrating systems using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or equivalent AI orchestration standards.
Strong knowledge of Agentic AI architectures (multi‑agent systems, LLM orchestration, reinforcement‑based agents or decision engines).
Strong experience with enterprise IAM platforms (Entra ID, Okta, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, PlainID) and identity analytics.
Ability to effectively communicate and advocate key security requirements and controls for implementation by development teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study.
Experience
12+ years of practical experience in the field of IT is required. 8+ years of direct Information Security experience.
6+ years’ experience in hands‑on Identity & Access Management positions.
2+ years of experience implementing or architecting AI/ML systems.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience designing or governing Agentic AI agents for workflow orchestration or decision automation.
Hands‑on familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar.
Ability to articulate complex AI and identity concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
What We Offer You
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with base salary ranging from $152,700 to $266,000 in the US and higher ranges for specific metro areas. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
A flexible hybrid work model, with most external roles working together in person 40‑60% of the time per engagement.
A flexible vacation policy tailored to your personal circumstances, with additional paid holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.
Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or requesting an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries, and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry, which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Professional Services
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identity Architect
role at
EY .
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence and help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Opportunity The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identity Architect will partner across technology and business teams to design and govern the integration of Agentic AI, automation and intelligence into EY’s global Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem. The architect will collaborate closely with Security Architects, Development Leads, Engineering, Operations and other internal business teams to ensure that Agentic AI solutions are securely designed, comply with IAM standards, and align with EY’s global technology and security strategies.
The AI Identity Architect is accountable and responsible for aligning business, operational, and security requirements and translating those requirements into technical IAM capabilities. IAM services include, but are not limited to, Identity Lifecycle Management, authentication and authorization, session management, access requests, access provisioning, access re‑authorization, remote access, IAM services API, role and entitlement models, and directory technologies. The AI Identity Architect will work with other Architects and Service Owners to create a roadmap that meets strategic and current requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
Partner with IAM and other architecture teams to integrate AI‑driven capabilities into the existing IAM strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security regulations.
Architect AI‑augmented solutions that enhance the global IAM platforms’ intelligence, automation, and adaptive capabilities.
Architect and integrate AI‑based features, such as adaptive access control, predictive threat detection, and identity analytics, into the IAM framework.
Define architectural standards, frameworks, and patterns for AI‑assisted IAM services across on‑prem, hybrid and cloud environments.
Establish architectural guardrails and governance models for safe and auditable deployment of AI and Agentic agents across EY’s business teams.
Define and enforce identity management strategies tailored for AI agents, including their unique life cycles, entitlements, and owner relationships.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on the application of Agentic AI to identity operations, user experience, and risk reduction.
Partner with data and platform teams to ensure alignment with enterprise AI governance and model management frameworks.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Proven experience in providing architecture guidance and advisory services to internal or external clients for various environments and systems, including application/technology blueprints, roadmaps, optimization, and migration strategies.
Extensive experience implementing or architecting AI, ML or automation technologies within IAM or cybersecurity domains.
Experience designing and integrating systems using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or equivalent AI orchestration standards.
Strong knowledge of Agentic AI architectures (multi‑agent systems, LLM orchestration, reinforcement‑based agents or decision engines).
Strong experience with enterprise IAM platforms (Entra ID, Okta, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, PlainID) and identity analytics.
Ability to effectively communicate and advocate key security requirements and controls for implementation by development teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study.
Experience
12+ years of practical experience in the field of IT is required. 8+ years of direct Information Security experience.
6+ years’ experience in hands‑on Identity & Access Management positions.
2+ years of experience implementing or architecting AI/ML systems.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience designing or governing Agentic AI agents for workflow orchestration or decision automation.
Hands‑on familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar.
Ability to articulate complex AI and identity concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
What We Offer You
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with base salary ranging from $152,700 to $266,000 in the US and higher ranges for specific metro areas. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
A flexible hybrid work model, with most external roles working together in person 40‑60% of the time per engagement.
A flexible vacation policy tailored to your personal circumstances, with additional paid holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.
Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or requesting an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries, and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry, which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Professional Services
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