Siemens Digital Industries Software · 8 hours ago
Senior IAM Architect
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expSiemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across various industries. They are seeking a Senior IAM Architect to lead the strategic direction, architecture, and implementation of Identity and Access Management solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving the adoption of secure identity solutions.
Computer Software
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the long-term IAM strategy aligned with business objectives, security frameworks, and industry best practices
Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on identity governance, access management, and regulatory compliance
Establish and enforce IAM standards, policies, and processes that ensure secure, efficient, and auditable identity workflows
Lead the design and deployment of IAM systems across hybrid environments, integrating on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and SaaS applications
Architect solutions for authentication, authorization, identity federation, privileged access, and lifecycle management using industry-standard protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SCIM)
Oversee the selection and evaluation of IAM tools and technologies, ensuring alignment with scalability, performance, and security goals
Design and implement robust access governance frameworks, including role management, entitlement reviews, and segregation of duties
Partner with legal, compliance, and audit teams to ensure IAM practices meet regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, etc.)
Lead risk assessments, identity-related incident investigations, and mitigation strategies
Drive automation initiatives to streamline identity provisioning, access requests, and self-service capabilities
Implement advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities to ensure proactive identification of identity threats and anomalies
Explore and implement AI-driven identity analytics and adaptive access controls where applicable
Work closely with application teams, IT operations, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to integrate IAM solutions seamlessly across systems
Mentor and coach junior architects, engineers, and security teams to build identity management capabilities
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex identity issues into actionable solutions
Continuously review and optimize IAM processes to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and improve user experience
Lead initiatives for Zero Trust architecture adoption and identity-driven security models
Provide thought leadership on emerging identity technologies, industry trends, and advanced security techniques
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
12+ years of experience in IAM architecture, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or leadership role
Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale IAM solutions across diverse environments
Deep knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SCIM, Kerberos)
Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar
Experience integrating identity solutions with cloud platforms (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Identity) and hybrid infrastructures
Expertise in access governance, compliance frameworks, risk management, and identity lifecycle management
Strong programming or scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to support automation and integrations
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Industry certifications such as CIAM, CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific certifications (Okta, Azure Security, AWS Certified Security)
Experience in Zero Trust frameworks and identity-based security architectures
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools for CI/CD integration
Background in highly regulated sectors like financial services, healthcare, or government
Strong development and system design experience
Experience in developing software using technology stacks like Java, C#, Python, Spring Boot, AWS services, Kubernetes
Experience and ability to build and design an Auth server
Benefits
Flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here.
Great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.
Company
Siemens Digital Industries Software
We help organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aleksandar Bradic
Chief Technology Officer, Supplyframe
Kirk Gutmann
Senior VP Technology & Innovation — CTO
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