AI Identity Architect

We are looking for a AI/ML Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect

Location : Chicago, IL (hybrid)

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of AI/ML systems and architectures

• 10+ years of experience in IAM and enterprise security architecture

• Experience designing secure identity models for APIs, services, and automation

• Proven expertise in:

o Identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC)

o Active Directory and cloud identity platforms (AWS, Entra ID)

• Deep knowledge of:

o Privileged Access Management (PAM)

o Identity governance and lifecycle management

Roles & Responsibilities

AI + Identity Architecture

• Design identity frameworks for AI and agentic systems, including:

o Non-human identity lifecycle (AI agents, service identities, bots)

o Authentication and authorization models for AI workloads

o Secure delegation and impersonation controls

• Ensure traceability, auditability, and accountability of AI-driven actions

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Enterprise IAM Architecture

• Define and evolve end-to-end IAM architecture across:

o Active Directory

o Cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Entra)

• Architect solutions for:

o Identity lifecycle management

o Access control models (RBAC/ABAC)

o Federation and SSO

• Align designs with Zero Trust and least privilege principles

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AI Security & Governance

• Establish governance frameworks for AI identity usage

• Define controls for:

o Model access and data access boundaries

o Privileged access to AI systems

o Secure API and token-based access patterns

• Partner with security teams to mitigate emerging AI-related identity risks

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Architecture & Integration

• Act as a lead architect for integrating AI platforms with enterprise IAM

• Develop reference architectures, standards, and patterns

• Ensure consistent identity enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

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Advisory & Leadership

• Serve as SME across AI domains & IA M

• Provide guidance to engineering, security, and platform teams

• Lead architecture reviews, design decisions, and strategy alignment

Company Description:

Techaxis is a US-based firm that specializes in discovering, engaging, and placing top talent globally, for full-time or contract positions in leadership and mid to senior-level positions for companies in the technology, healthcare, energy, and education space. Techaxis Inc. is headquartered in Northern Virginia, USA. We are ranked #3294 in Inc 5000 and #105 in Inc 5000 DC Metro Series, SWaM, and WBE Certified technology talent search firm.

Equal Opportunities Employer:

Our clients provide equal opportunities to all its employees and all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to their race, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, nationality, disability, and veteran status. Employees of our client shall be treated with dignity and in accordance with their policy to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment, whether physical, verbal, or psychological. Employee policies and practices shall be administered in a manner that would ensure that in all matters equal opportunity is provided to those eligible and the decisions are merit-based.