Identity Access Management Architect

Aurora is seeking an Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect to lead the development and implementation of our IAM infrastructure, focusing on Zero Trust principles and modernizing our ecosystem. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of IAM protocols, experience with cloud identity providers, and expertise in IAM products and technologies. Reporting directly to the Head of Cloud Security, this role will involve developing and championing the target-state IAM architecture and roadmap, leading the evaluation and deployment of new IAM products, and defining IAM policies and standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least 4 years focused on architecting and implementing IAM solutions in a large enterprise environment
• Expert-level knowledge of at least one major Cloud Identity Provider (e.g., Azure, AWS IAM) and/or a major Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform
• Deep understanding of core IAM protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, and LDAP
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA): SailPoint, Saviynt, Conductor One, or similar
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault, Delinea, or similar
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): FIDO2/WebAuthn, biometric solutions, or platform-native MFA tools
• API Security: Protecting APIs using OAuth scopes and claims
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to create clear, concise documentation (architecture diagrams, design documents)

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Benefits