IAM Architect

Role Name: IAM Architect 
Location: San Francisco, CA / Cincinnati, OH
Duration: Contract
Work Type: ONSITE POSITION

Role Summary
The IAM Architect is responsible for leading the architectural design and governance of a modern, risk-based Conditional Access framework using Microsoft Entra ID. This role ensures alignment with business needs, operational realities of medical device manufacturing, and regulatory obligations including SOX and GDPR. The architect will define strategy, create target-state architecture, and oversee technical execution across teams. The role also includes responsibility for MFA and PAM solution design.

Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural design and governance of a Conditional Access framework using Microsoft Entra ID
Define and drive IAM strategy and target-state architecture
Ensure IAM solutions align with:
Business requirements
Medical device manufacturing operational needs
Regulatory obligations (SOX, GDPR)
Oversee technical execution of IAM initiatives across multiple teams
Design and implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions
Design and implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
Provide architectural guidance, standards, and best practices for IAM implementations
Ensure scalable, secure, and compliant identity solutions

Required Skills
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Design & Architecture
IAM Implementation experience
Strong expertise with Microsoft Entra ID
Conditional Access and risk-based authentication frameworks
MFA and PAM architecture and design
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR)
Accessibility and Assistive Technology awareness

Experience Required
10+ years of relevant IAM architecture and design experience