Senior IAM ArchitectEngineer

Senior IAM Architect/Engineer
Location: PiscatwayNJ/ CharlotteNC
Position type: W2 contract

Role Summary

The IAM Architect/Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing a scalable secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to support enterprise user management regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement RBAC and group-based access models aligned to business roles and least privilege principles

Define and enforce access policies including segregation of duties (SoD) and sensitive data (e.g. PHI) controls

Architect and implement identity lifecycle processes (Joiner Mover Leaver) with automated provisioning and deprovisioning

Develop and integrate authentication and authorization solutions (SSO MFA federation)

Configure and integrate IAM platforms (e.g. Okta Auth0 Microsoft Entra ID) with enterprise applications

Establish approval workflows for access requests and sensitive permissions

Design and implement audit logging reporting and access certification processes

Collaborate with business security and engineering teams to translate requirements into IAM solutions

Support testing validation and rollout of IAM enhancements ensuring compliance and security standards are met

Required Skills

Strong expertise in IAM and RBAC design including role modeling and entitlement mapping

Experience with IAM platforms such as Okta Auth0 or Microsoft Entra ID

Knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML OAuth OIDC) and access control frameworks

Experience with access governance audit and compliance (e.g. PHI SOX NIST)

Familiarity with API integrations and application security concepts

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience in healthcare or financial services environments

Knowledge of policy-as-code or automated access controls

Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD integration for IAM solutions

Experience designing scalable enterprise-grade access models

Key Outcomes

Standardized and scalable RBAC framework

Reduced manual access management and improved operational efficiency

Enhanced security posture with enforced access controls and auditability

Improved user onboarding experience through automation and self-service