Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Applied Materials is seeking a highly experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-grade identity, authentication, and access services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in directory services, authentication systems, access governance, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT or Information Security, with strong specialization in Identity and Access Management
• Proven experience designing and leading enterprise-scale IAM architectures
• Strong expertise in directory services, authentication systems, access controls, and identity governance
• Hands-on experience with LDAP-based platforms, strong authentication solutions, and access enforcement technologies
• Experience designing and operating PKI and certificate lifecycle management solutions
• Experience with vault or secrets management platforms and secure credential handling
• Strong understanding of cloud identity integration and hybrid IAM models
• Experience working with federation protocols and identity standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve high-impact security and access issues
• Experience working with global teams and diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
• Experience using service management tools
• Ability and willingness to work onsite from the office in a collaborative environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits and long-term career growth opportunities
• Additional forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program