CrowdStrike · 18 hours ago
IAM Architect - SailPoint (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expCrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches with its advanced AI-native platform. The IAM Architect will own and drive the Enterprise Identity Governance Framework, leading IAM governance and executing identity transformation strategies with minimal oversight.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Take complete ownership of our Identity Governance Framework - from strategy to execution, ensuring successful implementation with minimal supervision
Provide direct leadership IAM governance in collaboration with PAM and across IAM function, ensuring alignment and coordinated execution
Make authoritative technical decisions on IAM architecture, product selection, and implementation approaches based on industry best practices
Develop executive presentations, lead stakeholder communications, and cultivate executive sponsorship for identity initiatives
Apply business relationship management practices to cultivate strong stakeholder partnerships that deliver technology-enabled outcomes
Implement comprehensive identity solutions across Okta, SailPoint, Delinea, BeyondTrust, HashiCorp Vault, and Crowdstrike Next-Gen SIEM while creating custom IAM tools and automation to address enterprise needs. Apply AI for enhanced identity governance, anomaly detection, and access intelligence
Expert-level proficiency in cloud IAM solutions i.e. AWS, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Architecting IGA processes (access reviews, compliance reporting, RBAC/ABAC)
Designing, implement and scale digital identity lifecycle management for human, non-human, and AI identities
Evaluating and optimizing IGA architecture
Establishing technical standards and best practices for authentication, authorization, and privilege management
Implementing monitoring frameworks focused on availability, performance, and security
Implement IAM best practices, design operational runbooks, robust controls, workflows, governance processes and create incident response procedures for identity services
Coordinating cross-functional teams with little oversight
Drive measurable improvements in security posture, operational efficiency, and compliance through identity transformation
Leverage AI for IAM innovation, applying AI technologies to enhance identity governance, anomaly detection, and access intelligence
Conduct systems engineering research to develop forward-thinking solutions that enhance cybersecurity posture
Stay ahead of emerging identity security trends, technologies, and threats
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in identity governance practices
Qualification
Required
8+ years of enterprise IGA experience with significant time in both mid-sized companies navigating growth inflection points and large enterprise environments with complex, global identity requirements
Proven experience scaling IAM infrastructure during periods of hyper-growth
Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C-level executives
Experience leading technical teams and mentoring IAM professionals
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture
Experience developing identity frameworks that balance security, usability, and scalability
Strong background in IAM operations management, including incident response, change management, and service reliability
Unrelenting passion for identity and access management with demonstrated thought leadership and continuous learning
Insatiable curiosity about identity technologies and a proven history of self-directed research and innovation
Exceptional drive and work ethic matching the intensity and pace of a world-class cybersecurity leader
Proven team leadership experience across multiple IAM disciplines (IAM, IGA, and PAM)
Implement comprehensive identity solutions across Okta, SailPoint, Delinea, BeyondTrust, HashiCorp Vault, and Crowdstrike Next-Gen SIEM while creating custom IAM tools and automation to address enterprise needs
Expert-level proficiency in cloud IAM solutions i.e. AWS, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Architecting IGA processes (access reviews, compliance reporting, RBAC/ABAC)
Designing, implement and scale digital identity lifecycle management for human, non-human, and AI identities
Evaluating and optimizing IGA architecture
Establishing technical standards and best practices for authentication, authorization, and privilege management
Implementing monitoring frameworks focused on availability, performance, and security
Implement IAM best practices, design operational runbooks, robust controls, workflows, governance processes and create incident response procedures for identity services
Coordinating cross-functional teams with little oversight
Drive measurable improvements in security posture, operational efficiency, and compliance through identity transformation
Leverage AI for IAM innovation, applying AI technologies to enhance identity governance, anomaly detection, and access intelligence
Conduct systems engineering research to develop forward-thinking solutions that enhance cybersecurity posture
Stay ahead of emerging identity security trends, technologies, and threats
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in identity governance practices
Preferred
Experience implementing Zero Trust architecture
Expertise with identity in containerized/Kubernetes environments
Background in IAM for multi-cloud environments
Experience with security compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.)
Implementation experience with decentralized identity or blockchain-based identity solutions
Expertise in developing AI/ML models for security applications
Experience with large language models for security automation and policy creation
Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
Experience with chaos engineering principles applied to identity systems
CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications
Benefits
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
Company
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementAccel,General Atlantic,IVPAccel
2022-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $4.6M
2021-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2019-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
George Kurtz
President / CEO & Founder
Zeki Turedi
Field CTO Europe
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