Stride
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect
Stride, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
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SUMMARY: The Enterprise IAM Solutions Architect\'s primary role is to administer, implement, and support identity governance & access technologies at Stride. This role will design, build, and improve systems that keep workforce & privileged identities secure using both cloud native and traditional approaches. You will work closely with other IT professionals, including system engineers and security specialists, to ensure seamless integrations into the overall IT infrastructure. You will troubleshoot IAM and IGA issues, develop creative solutions, and implement IGA and IAM controls, supporting IT IAM Controls testing (SOX and non-SOX). You will also create detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams to support IAM and PAM initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience in IAM, IGA, and PAM technologies, along with strong project management skills to lead and coordinate projects across multiple teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will work closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to develop and implement IAM solutions. A solid understanding of IT governance frameworks and compliance with relevant regulations and standards is also crucial.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Design, implement, and maintain Stride\'s Identity Governance, Management, and Privileged Access Management technologiesEnforce company policies and procedures related to IAM, IGA, and PAMWork with other IT team members to ensure seamless integrations into the overall IT infrastructureTroubleshoot IAM & IGA issues and develop creative solutions to solve problemsLead IAM, IGA, & PAM projects from start to finish, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, and managing timelinesCreate detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams to support IAM and PAM initiativesProvide expert guidance on how to manage workforce identity management best practicesLead the deployment and integration of IAM solutions, ensuring alignment with FERPA regulatory standards and best practicesConsider how different elements of business, information and technology architectures can be used to solution for a specific problemResponsible for following standards, architectural and process with regards to the overall security architectureInterface across multiple business areas to coordinate deliverables, build consensus and influence outcomesManage the tasks and activities that are involved with the successful implementation of your designed solutionConsult on highly complex projects requiring in-depth knowledge across multiple business areasEnsure compliance of principles, strategies, frameworks and standards for solutions across the enterpriseMonitor regulatory environment for impact on security and IT risk programs and initiativesStay up to date on the latest trends and best practices
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position initially has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
Five (5) years of experience in IAM solutions design, development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale systems across multiple platformsDocumented experience and a solid understanding of identity lifecycle management, credential management, role-based access, and identity governance are requiredEquivalent combination of education and experience, including prior relevant military se vice experience.
Certificates and Licenses: None required.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrable experience with identity management & administration tools and practices
Prior in-depth experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, Workday, and SailPoint required
Experience with application design and consulting experience on IAM functions like user life cycle management, access control policies, federation, certifications, Access Management, and role management
Confirmed experience architecting initial infrastructure, onboarding of applications, role-based access controls, policy and password management, certifications, workflows, work items and rules
In-depth knowledge and hands-on technical experience with Lifecycle Manager, Compliance Manager, and Access Request
Understanding of RBAC, Identity Policies, Identity Lifecycle automation and reporting, Password Policies, Separation of duties, User Provisioning, and approval workflows in SailPoint ISC
Hands-on experience with Privileged Identity Management systems required
In-depth understanding of leading-edge identity governance-enabling technologies & practices
Strong demonstrated ability to gain consensus and support across diverse functions and dep
SUMMARY: The Enterprise IAM Solutions Architect\'s primary role is to administer, implement, and support identity governance & access technologies at Stride. This role will design, build, and improve systems that keep workforce & privileged identities secure using both cloud native and traditional approaches. You will work closely with other IT professionals, including system engineers and security specialists, to ensure seamless integrations into the overall IT infrastructure. You will troubleshoot IAM and IGA issues, develop creative solutions, and implement IGA and IAM controls, supporting IT IAM Controls testing (SOX and non-SOX). You will also create detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams to support IAM and PAM initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience in IAM, IGA, and PAM technologies, along with strong project management skills to lead and coordinate projects across multiple teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will work closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to develop and implement IAM solutions. A solid understanding of IT governance frameworks and compliance with relevant regulations and standards is also crucial.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Design, implement, and maintain Stride\'s Identity Governance, Management, and Privileged Access Management technologiesEnforce company policies and procedures related to IAM, IGA, and PAMWork with other IT team members to ensure seamless integrations into the overall IT infrastructureTroubleshoot IAM & IGA issues and develop creative solutions to solve problemsLead IAM, IGA, & PAM projects from start to finish, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, and managing timelinesCreate detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams to support IAM and PAM initiativesProvide expert guidance on how to manage workforce identity management best practicesLead the deployment and integration of IAM solutions, ensuring alignment with FERPA regulatory standards and best practicesConsider how different elements of business, information and technology architectures can be used to solution for a specific problemResponsible for following standards, architectural and process with regards to the overall security architectureInterface across multiple business areas to coordinate deliverables, build consensus and influence outcomesManage the tasks and activities that are involved with the successful implementation of your designed solutionConsult on highly complex projects requiring in-depth knowledge across multiple business areasEnsure compliance of principles, strategies, frameworks and standards for solutions across the enterpriseMonitor regulatory environment for impact on security and IT risk programs and initiativesStay up to date on the latest trends and best practices
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position initially has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
Five (5) years of experience in IAM solutions design, development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale systems across multiple platformsDocumented experience and a solid understanding of identity lifecycle management, credential management, role-based access, and identity governance are requiredEquivalent combination of education and experience, including prior relevant military se vice experience.
Certificates and Licenses: None required.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrable experience with identity management & administration tools and practices
Prior in-depth experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, Workday, and SailPoint required
Experience with application design and consulting experience on IAM functions like user life cycle management, access control policies, federation, certifications, Access Management, and role management
Confirmed experience architecting initial infrastructure, onboarding of applications, role-based access controls, policy and password management, certifications, workflows, work items and rules
In-depth knowledge and hands-on technical experience with Lifecycle Manager, Compliance Manager, and Access Request
Understanding of RBAC, Identity Policies, Identity Lifecycle automation and reporting, Password Policies, Separation of duties, User Provisioning, and approval workflows in SailPoint ISC
Hands-on experience with Privileged Identity Management systems required
In-depth understanding of leading-edge identity governance-enabling technologies & practices
Strong demonstrated ability to gain consensus and support across diverse functions and dep