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Axiom Global Technologies

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Remote

United states

Senior

Freelance

24-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Python PowerShell DevOps Stakeholder Management Architecture Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP Active Directory

Job Specifications

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise IAM solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining IAM architecture, ensuring secure access to systems and applications, and aligning identity governance with organizational security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise IAM architecture and strategy.
Define identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews.
Architect and implement solutions for:
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Federation (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Lead the implementation and integration of IAM tools with enterprise applications (on-prem and cloud).
Develop Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) models.
Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
Perform risk assessments and recommend security improvements.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams.
Provide technical leadership, architecture documentation, and best practices.
Support audits, access certifications, and governance processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in IAM architecture.
Strong experience with IAM platforms such as:
SailPoint (IIQ / IdentityNow)
Okta
Azure AD / Entra ID
ForgeRock
Ping Identity
CyberArk (for PAM)
Hands-on experience with:
SSO, MFA, Federation
Identity lifecycle management
Access governance and certification
Strong knowledge of authentication protocols:
SAML 2.0
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect
LDAP / Active Directory
Experience integrating IAM with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements.
Strong troubleshooting, design, and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

IAM certifications (SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Microsoft, etc.)
CISSP, CISM, or related security certification
Experience with DevOps / automation (PowerShell, Python, APIs)
Experience in Zero Trust architecture
Experience in large-scale enterprise IAM transformation projects

About the Company

Founded in 2001, Axiom Global Technologies provides talent acquisition, document management, and workers' compensation bill-review solutions to its clients across North America and Asia; fueling their growth while optimizing costs and reducing business risk. Our solutions include: Talent Acquisition Services: Direct hire and project-based solutions for Technology, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, and Human Resource Management Document Management Services: Archival, Workflow Integration, Imaging and OCR/ICR, Metadata... Know more