Senior Solution Architect – Identity and Access Management

Bank of America

Seeking an experienced IAM Solution Architect at Bank of America. Focused on enhancing security posture and collaboration across organizations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,500 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, including design, architecture, and security posture enhancement. Proficient in threat modeling, risk assessment, and compliance with relevant regulations within the financial services sector.

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Identity And Access Management (IAM)Threat ModelingCISSP CertificationPING Products ExperienceData Management

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Hard Skills

Identity And Authentication MethodologiesIAM IGA ToolsCloud IdentityAuthentication Services DesignLinuxWindowsData Analytical CapabilitiesMetadata Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsStakeholder Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSP

Industry Keywords

SOXOCCNISTISO/ECFFIEC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate with designing, strengthening, and securing the Bank’s Identity & Access Management systems and overall security posture
Work with information security engineering and identity & access product teams, identifying gaps and directing the overall identity and access strategy
Design Manage all aspects of delivery for solution design, including capturing of security requirements, identifying risks & opportunities, and alignment to information security policy
Create portfolio level, high‑level and low‑level design (PLD/HLD/LLD) documentation for IAM architectures, integrations, and solution components
Perform IAM-focused threat modeling to assess security risks, identify attack vectors, and define mitigation strategies across identity platforms and authentication workflows
Maintain thought leadership role in identity and access technology, remaining up to date on offerings of various service providers
Conduct research on emerging IAM technologies, authentication protocols, threat landscapes, and best practices to inform platform strategy and improve architectural robustness
Serve as a technical security design resource through the Systems Development Lifecycle and provide expert level guidance on design decisions, standards, and operational practices
Support with creating new and leveraging existing secure patterns to optimize an identity and access design that aligns to business requirements
Be an active member of Identity center of excellence to define and govern best practices in identity and access platforms engineering, operations, application development, and governance
Drive discussions in architecture review board; develop platform architecture artifacts and influence on architectural decisions
Communicate problems, risks, challenges, and evangelize IAM best practices to drive discussions across key stakeholders – engineering, operations, developers, and senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years relevant hands-on experience in identity and authentication fields in a large and complex organization
Knowledge of identity and authentication methodologies, techniques, and technologies
Experience with PING products is a plus
Experience with Linux, Windows, Cloud Identity, Access Management, design and architecture of authentication services or Identity Store
Knowledge of IAM IGA related tools which support, vaulting, integration with service management tool would be an advantage
Proficient in articulating facts and data-driven plans and ability to partner with stakeholders to implement intended solutions to drive risk reductions and adherence to relevant Identity and Authentication requirement within IAM standards
Knowledge and understanding of Identity and Access Management specific laws, rules, regulations, and Guidelines such as SOX, OCC, NIST, ISO/EC, FFIEC within the financial services sector
Possession of CISSP certification would be an advantage
Strong attention to detail and advanced analytical skills
Excellent organizational skills and be able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Proficient in data management which includes strong data analytical capabilities with advanced understanding of the collection and management of metadata

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors
Access to paid time off
Industry-leading benefits
Resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve