Platform Security Architect

Platform

Context

The team is seeking an experienced platform architect primarily skilled in Identity and Access management to provide technical support and overseeing all development support aspects of the External Identity Management System (cIAM). 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Expertise with identity technologies such as Auth0, OKTA,Ping Identity (ForgeRock),SailPoint,CyberArk, etc. 
• Deep knowledge of modern identity protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML), authentication flows, directory services, and access governance 
• Strong consulting background, with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead strategic client conversations.
• In-depth knowledge of identity management concepts, IAM IT General Controls, and the latest IdM products.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, cloud directories, MFA, and other authentication technologies.
• Practical operational knowledge of identity management solutions.
• Identity management certifications (CIAM, CIMP) and Vendor-specific certifications from Ping (ForgeRock), Auth0, Okta, SailPoint, or CyberArk 
• Working knowledge in Angular JS/JavaScript, LDAP, Swagger and Linux commands / working experience in Linux environment
• Experience in web development like AWS, lambda, Node JS, React, API gateways and Web services development like Node JS and Restful APIs 
• Broad and deep technical security background in identity management as well as Information Security more generally.
• Strong understanding of core identity and access management concepts and technologies, including provisioning, access, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, public-key infrastructure, directory services, group policy, identity-related integrations, behavioral analytics and other identity management related technologies and functions.
• Experience designing and administering IMS, access controls, security and risk management as well as a security governance framework at scale.
• A solid background building testable, decoupled, maintainable code using a combination of best in market practices.
• Strong database experience including directory server.
• Automated build, test deploy strategies to include multiple CI/CD implementations and versioning systems like Git, Bitbucket, and GitHub
• Producescalabledesignsand performance enhancements.
• At least 8 years of industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years as an IdM/IAM expert