Guardian Life

Principal IAM Security Architect

Guardian Life

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Holmdel • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $152,290 - $250,195 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

  • Lead the definition and execution of the organization’s IAM strategy, aligning with the overall enterprise security and technology roadmap.
  • Serve as the top-tier authority on all IAM topics, with an emphasis on integrating cloud and on-premises enterprise architectures.
  • Design scalable, reusable, and forward-thinking IAM solutions that meet current business needs while anticipating future requirements.
  • Establish IAM architectural standards, patterns, and guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across the organization.
  • Champion the adoption of cutting-edge cybersecurity controls across IAM, AppSec, and DevSecOps domains.
  • Drive organization-wide API security implementations, promoting the use of modern open standards like OAuth, OIDC, and strong authentication protocols.
  • Conduct in-depth evaluations of emerging IAM tools and technologies, shaping the organization's future investments.
  • Act as a mentor and advisor to senior architects and engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering talent development.
  • Collaborate closely with business leaders, solution architects, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of IAM capabilities into enterprise solutions.
  • Represent the organization in industry forums and maintain awareness of evolving regulatory compliance standards related to data privacy and security.
  • Advocate for the strategic importance of IAM to executive leadership, articulating risks and opportunities in business terms.
  • Oversee technical delivery for critical IAM projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality benchmarks, and security policies.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong focus on Identity and Access Management
  • 10+ years of expertise in security architecture, including enterprise-level IAM solution design and implementation
  • Proven experience leading IAM initiatives across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and hybrid environments
  • Extensive knowledge of IAM technologies and protocols, including SSO, MFA, Federation, PAM, OIDC, OAuth, SAML, and SCIM
  • Deep familiarity with identity proofing, fraud prevention, and verification technologies
  • Hands-on experience with leading IAM platforms, such as Ping Identity, Okta, and Microsoft EntraID, and Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions
  • Advanced understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NYDFS, CCPA, GDPR) and security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
  • Strong knowledge of API security, application security (OWASP Top 10), and encryption technologies
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams, mentoring technical staff, and influencing organizational strategy
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are strongly preferred.
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • flexible work arrangements
  • professional development
  • annual, sales, or other incentive compensation

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Identity and Access Managementsecurity architectureIAM solution designIAM technologiesSSOMFAFederationPAMOIDCOAuth
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkinginfluencingtechnical guidancetalent developmentrisk assessmentproject management
Certifications
CISSPCISMCCSP