Job Summary:

The Senior IAM Security Architect plays a crucial role in shaping the security strategies and architectural vision for our organization's platforms, with a focus on driving IAM direction in the cloud. Collaborate with architects and service owners to deliver scalable, adaptable, and business-aligned enterprise solutions.

In this role, you'll work closely with product and technology partners to standardize and modernize our identity technology stack. We're looking for a candidate with extensive expertise in information security, covering a broad spectrum of technologies across on-premises, SaaS, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide security architectural leadership for enterprise-wide technology initiatives, focusing on both IT and business needs.

• Establish relationships with senior IT leaders and technology providers to advance architectural solutions.

• Define and implement reference architectures and technology roadmaps.

• Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and initial implementation models.

• Ensure implementation aligns with security architecture and design principles.

• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to stakeholders.

• Drive the adoption of IAM, cloud, and on-premise security architectures.

• Lead and mentor junior enterprise architects.

• Act as a subject matter expert on IAM and security architecture.

• Participate in governance discussions and contribute to critical decisions.

• Develop solutions for emerging threats and technology changes.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in identity and access management (IAM) strategies, particularly within cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, AWS).

• Expertise in IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID) and federation technologies (ADFS, Ping Identity).

• Proficient in cloud security and governance tools, including CASBs.

• In-depth knowledge of Azure AD and its integration with enterprise infrastructure.

• Familiarity with Directories, SSO, Federation, Delegated administration, API gateways, and SOA services.

• Solid understanding of Information Security across business sectors, including Digital, Financial Services, Cloud, Fintech, and B2B.

What to expect from Pearson

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 16512