AWS IAM Architect

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AWS IAM Architect leading enterprise IAM architecture and integrations for AWS services. Driving the transition from CloudFormation to Terraform with technical leadership and best practices.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,248 - $191,950 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and implementing enterprise IAM architecture for AWS, with a focus on IAM persona frameworks, integration with IDC solutions, and adherence to security principles such as least-privilege and RBAC. Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive the adoption of IAM standards across multi-account environments.

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AWS IAM ArchitectureTerraformIAM Persona FrameworksIdentity Governance IntegrationsAWS Organizations

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Hard Skills

AWS IAMIAM RolesIAM PoliciesCross-Account AccessFederationLeast-Privilege PrinciplesRBACABACCloudFormationTerraform Conversion

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipDesign GuidanceArchitectural Reviews

Tools & Technologies

AWSTerraformIDC SolutionsAzure ADMicrosoft Entra ID

Industry Keywords

Identity LifecycleGovernanceMulti-Account EnvironmentsSCPsLanding Zones

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own enterprise IAM architecture for AWS
Architect and standardize IAM personas for services, applications, and users
Lead enterprise-wide rollout of IAM persona frameworks across multi-account environments
Drive CloudFormation → Terraform conversion of IAM roles, policies, and permissions
Establish IAM design standards using least-privilege, RBAC, and ABAC principles
Architect integration between AWS IAM and IDC solutions, supporting identity lifecycle and governance
Provide technical leadership, design guidance, and architectural reviews for IAM engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as an AWS IAM Architect in large-scale enterprise environments
Deep expertise in AWS IAM, including roles, policies, cross-account access, and federation
Strong experience with Terraform and IAM IaC standards
Demonstrated success building and scaling IAM persona frameworks
Hands-on experience with IDC / Identity Governance integrations
Experience with AWS Organizations, SCPs, and landing zones
Azure IAM experience (Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, service principals, managed identities)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
Company paid holidays
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility