IAM Solutions Architect

Cognizant is seeking an IAM Solutions Architect for a full-time remote opportunity. The candidate can work anywhere in the USA and must have valid work authorization. The salary range for this role is between $119,000 to $158,000 depending on experience and qualifications of the candidate. All applicants must have valid work authorization. Applications will be accepted till 10/12/2024 Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. The IAM Solution Architect will have an opportunity to design world-class IAM solutions. This role will lead through influence to build a consistent user model and design integrations and a seamless user experience across our digital platforms. You will help ensure the effective implementation of secure and robust identity solutions. You will successfully partner with all levels of the organization, guide others, get results, proactively determine, and resolve issues, and make needed decisions to improve business performance. Key Responsibilities Understand, communicate, and design authentication and authorization solutions using core IAM concepts and following industry standards including OIDC, SAML, OAUTH. Coordinate and lead all aspects of customer identity management for a large, multi-offering enterprise. Understand interactions of different user data sources and work with Enterprise Architecture on where the IAM solutions fit in the overall Data Driven Enterprise. Define and prototype systems that address complex user flows and enable a consistent experience for our learners. Mentor and guide engineering teams in advanced IAM flows and patterns. Build and maintain documentation of both workforce (WIAM) and customer (CIAM) identity and access management solutions. Collaborate throughout the organization to collect information user identities to improve systems and processes and optimally translate them into solutions on the WIAM and CIAM platforms. Minimum qualifications 5 years' experience with IAM SaaS platform and performing integrations. Solid understanding and communication of foundational IAM concepts, including identity, authentication, authorization, entitlements, MFA, SSO, IDP, SP, and access controls. Proven direct experience in IAM integrations. 2 years' experience in an architecture role within IAM space. Leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. Preferred qualifications Hands-on experience with Okta SaaS solution. Experience collapsing disparate user stores. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.