Cloud Architect (Specialist)

Description

Job Summary: A professional to define and lead the IAM architecture strategy, design scalable identity solutions, and provide technical leadership to teams. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the IAM architecture strategy 2. Design scalable identity solutions 3. Technical leadership and mentoring **Opportunities for those who want to transform businesses and their careers!** --------------------------------------------------------------------- ### **Desirable** * Experience with IGA solutions, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and API-based identity workflows. ### **What You Will Find** As a contracted professional (PJ), you will interact with both companies but will be even closer to the client. At UDS, you will also have access to: Managerial support; Training programs; Flexible working hours; Equipment for work; Access to the corporate UDEMY account; AWS certification access.### **Job Requirements** • Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in IAM, including 3+ years in an architectural or senior technical leadership role. • Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta, including advanced design and integrations. • Strong knowledge of identity protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM) and federation concepts. • Experience designing hybrid identity architectures and integrating with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Proficiency in security architecture principles, Zero Trust, and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR). • Familiarity with mobile authentication strategies, Microsoft Authenticator, and FIDO2-based passwordless authentication solutions. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.### **Your Responsibilities** • Define and lead the IAM architecture strategy for enterprise environments using Microsoft Entra ID and Okta. • Design scalable identity solutions supporting SSO, MFA, Microsoft Authenticator, FIDO2-based passwordless authentication, and adaptive access across cloud and on-premise systems. • Establish architectural standards, patterns, and governance for identity and access management. • Conduct integration of identity platforms with critical business applications and security tools. • Collaborate with security architects to align the IAM architecture with Zero Trust principles and regulatory requirements. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams responsible for implementing IAM solutions. • Perform architectural reviews and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards. • Evaluate emerging IAM technologies and recommend adoption strategies. • Oversee identity-related risk assessments and remediation plans.### **It’s important to remember that...** At UDS, we hire competent individuals eager to transform using their knowledge. This is independent of your region, age, ethnicity or race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Do your skills match this position? **That’s all that matters.** Do your profile and values align with ours? **Join us in creating transformation.**