IAM AD Architect

IAM Architect

IAM Architect Charlotte, NC/ Chandler, AZ/ Irving, TX/ Iselin, NJ Relevant Experience Years
10–15+ years in IAM and Active Directory architecture
5+ years in regulated banking / financial services environments
Proven leadership in enterprise-wide IAM remediation programs
Strong exposure to regulated/banking environments
Tools
Microsoft Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS, AD FS)
Azure AD / Entra ID (Hybrid Identity)
IAM platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk – preferred)
PowerShell (advanced)
Architecture and documentation tools (Visio, Confluence)
Database authentication concepts (AD integration patterns across DB2, Oracle, SQL, Postgres, etc.)
Skills
Enterprise IAM & AD architecture design
Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Strong collaborative and stakeholder management skills
Client-facing architecture advisory and consulting capability
RBAC, least-privilege, and regulatory compliance expertise
Deep understanding of AD‐based database authentication patterns
Responsibilities
Define and govern IAM & AD architecture aligned with banking standards.
Establish enterprise standards for service accounts, groups, roles, and permissions.
Provide architectural guidance and approvals for remediation activities.
Act as escalation point for complex IAM/AD design and risk decisions.
Engage with client security, audit, and leadership teams.
Present architectural decisions, risks, and progress to senior stakeholders.