Autodesk · 1 day ago
Identity Architect
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expAutodesk is seeking an Identity Architect to play a critical role in modernizing and scaling their enterprise identity infrastructure. The role involves partnering with various teams to design and implement secure, scalable identity solutions while providing architectural leadership and ensuring compliance with security requirements.
3D TechnologyArchitectureConstructionManufacturingSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical authority for enterprise identity architecture, with primary focus on Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and identity lifecycle automation
Architect and drive implementation of scalable identity solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including Azure and AWS
Design and evolve privileged access models supporting just-in-time, just-enough access, and strong auditability across human and non-human identities
Lead architecture and integration efforts involving Microsoft Entra, CyberArk, and SailPoint
Partner with Enterprise Security, identity engineering, productivity service, and workplace technology teams to deliver clear, engineer-ready identity architectures and standards
Provide architectural leadership to teams, raising engineering rigor and consistency across the organization
Identify architectural gaps, risks, and technical debt in identity systems and define pragmatic remediation strategies
Architect identity-driven access for end user devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android), aligning zero trust principles, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls
Ensure identity solutions align with Autodesk’s security, compliance, and operational requirements while enabling developer and business productivity
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in computer science, software engineering, infrastructure engineering, or security engineering
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of hands-on, production experience with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), including PIM and Conditional Access
8+ years practical experience designing and operating identity solutions in Azure or AWS environments
5+ years of hands-on, production experience with CyberArk, including PAM architecture and onboarding models, or equivalent technology
5+ years of hands on, production experience with SailPoint, including identity governance and lifecycle automation, or equivalent technology
Strong understanding of: Identity and access management principles, Privileged access patterns and controls, Authentication and authorization protocols, Directory services and hybrid identity architectures
Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with broad scope and limited direction
Proven ability to influence and guide engineering teams through technical leadership and architectural clarity
Preferred
Background in large-scale enterprise or SaaS environments
Experience modernizing or transforming legacy identity infrastructures
Familiarity with zero trust architectures and modern enterprise security models
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex identity concepts to non-specialists
Experience building and maintaining Fedramp-compliant environments
Benefits
Health and financial benefits
Time away
Everyday wellness
Annual cash bonuses
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Stock grants
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Autodesk
Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
CitibankOK Blockchain Capital
2025-07-01Acquired
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-08-25Seed
Leadership Team
Andrew Anagnost
President and Chief Executive Officer
Janesh Moorjani
CFO
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