IAM & Active Directory Architect

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. We are seeking an experienced IAM & Active Directory Architect to lead enterprise identity and access management initiatives within a regulated banking environment. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to provide strategic architectural guidance across enterprise remediation programs. Define, implement, and govern enterprise IAM and Active Directory architecture aligned with banking and regulatory standardsEstablish standards and governance for service accounts, security groups, roles, and access permissionsProvide architectural guidance, design reviews, and approvals for IAM and AD remediation initiativesServe as the escalation point for complex IAM/AD design, security, and risk-related decisionsCollaborate with client security, audit, infrastructure, and leadership teams to ensure compliance and operational excellencePresent architecture decisions, remediation progress, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive leadershipDesign and support RBAC and least-privilege access models across enterprise systemsDrive hybrid identity and authentication strategies integrating on-premises and cloud platformsSupport database authentication integration patterns across DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and related platformsDevelop architecture documentation, standards, and governance artifacts using Visio and Confluence Strong expertise in enterprise IAM and Active Directory architecture designDeep understanding of RBAC, least-privilege principles, and regulatory compliance frameworksStrong knowledge of AD-based database authentication patterns and integrationsExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilitiesClient-facing consulting and architecture advisory experience

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