Ciam Solution Architect

Drive and create roadmap for enterprise CIAM solution along with other engineering stakeholders
•       Develop and document end-to-end CIAM solution and technical architectures for customer-facing
•       applications, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance.
•       Identify, develop and document omnichannel CIAM patterns across the channels (Mobile, Web,
•        Customer Care etc.)
•       Work with cross-functional teams to integrate Okta as a CIAM platform into cloud and hybrid environments.
•       Implement Zero Trust principles and enforce authentication/authorization standards. Ensure adherence
•        to regulatory frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001).
•       Design frictionless user journeys for registration, login, and account management, incorporating MFA,
•       adaptive authentication, and consent management.
•       Provide guidance on CIAM best practices, risk analysis, and security patterns for identity lifecycle
•       management, federation, and privileged access.
•       Maintain architecture diagrams, technical standards, and operational playbooks.
•       8+ years in Identity & Access Management, with at least 3+ years focused on CIAM architecture.
•       Proven track record in designing and deploying CIAM solutions for large-scale, customer-facing environments.
•       Intimately familiar with IAM related protocols such as SAML, SPML, XACML, SCIM, OpenID and OAuth
•       Strong experience with Directories, SSO, Federation, Delegated administration, API gateways, SOA services
•       Good understanding of MFA, PAM and Risk Based Authentication
•       Familiarity with API-driven architectures and microservices.
•       Hands-on experience with CIAM platforms (Okta, Onespan,Twilio etc.).
•       Experience with building integrated CIAM solutions with enterprise systems such as Salesforce,
 Third party systems etc.
•       Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps practices.
•       Ensure IAM architectures align with NIST, OWASP, MITRE, and encryption standards.
•       Integrate IAM with data security controls and risk management frameworks and conduct risk
•       assessments and implement mitigation strategies.