About Trantor:

Trantor is a technology services company focused on outsourced product development and digital re-engineering. Leveraging our CaptiveCoE™ engagement model, we operate as a seamless extension of our client’s teams to provide rapid scalability with predictable budgets. Founded in 2012, Trantor has worked with customers across Tech, FinTech, Media & Cybersecurity industries. We have centers in the US, India, Canada, and Costa Rica. We are consistently rated as the #1 employer in the region with the ability to attract and retain technical talent. Our commitment to excellence and impactful results has translated to long-term relationships and value for our clients and solution partners. 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect to design, deliver, and support complex enterprise IAM solutions within cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Microsoft Azure and Okta, as well as a strong understanding of IAM protocols such as SAML, SCIM, OpenID, and OAuth. The IAM Architect will be responsible for creating and maintaining effective IAM architecture solutions, managing IAM projects, and aligning with industry best practices and the organization’s security policies.

Responsibilities

• IAM Solution Design: Design, implement, and optimize advanced IAM solutions, focusing on scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Protocol Expertise: Work with IAM protocols, including SAML, SCIM, OpenID, and OAuth, to ensure secure and seamless identity management across applications and systems.
• Cloud Integration: Develop and maintain IAM architecture within cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure and Okta, ensuring robust access management and alignment with SaaS delivery models.
• Enterprise Security Alignment: Collaborate with the information security team to align IAM architecture with industry best practices, organizational policies, and emerging security threats.
• Stakeholder Communication: Interface with senior stakeholders to communicate IAM solutions effectively, conduct presentations, and demonstrate domain expertise in enterprise architecture.
• Roadmap Development: Review and manage the technical IAM roadmap within a cloud security context, ensuring alignment with long-term security and technology strategies.
• Technical Delivery Management: Lead IAM project delivery, collaborating with key stakeholders to manage resources and meet project objectives.
• Problem-Solving and Innovation: Proactively address issues arising from process challenges, technology changes, and emerging threats, offering innovative solutions and recommendations to enhance IAM capabilities. 

Must-Have Skills

• IAM Experience: 5-10 years of experience in IAM solutions, particularly in designing, delivering, and optimizing IAM systems for complex, large-scale integrations.
• Cloud IAM Expertise: Proficiency with IAM solutions within Microsoft Azure and Okta, with a strong understanding of cloud computing architecture and SaaS delivery models.
• IAM Protocols: In-depth expertise in IAM protocols, including SAML, SCIM, OpenID, and OAuth.
• Security Alignment: Ability to develop solutions in alignment with security policies, standards, and industry best practices for cloud services.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to present IAM solutions effectively to senior stakeholders, demonstrating expertise in enterprise architecture.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Emerging Threat Knowledge: Knowledge of emerging security threats and trends in IAM and cloud security.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive and intellectually curious, with the ability to offer new ideas, challenge the status quo, and think critically.
• Technical Roadmap Management: Experience managing technical roadmaps within IAM and cloud security contexts.
• Process Improvement Skills: Experience identifying process challenges and implementing solutions to streamline IAM and security processes.
• Adaptability: Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing needs and priorities.

Preferred Personal Attributes

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop coherent and phased architecture solutions that adapt as the business grows and evolves.
• Customer-Focused: Demonstrates a customer-centric mindset in service design, delivery, and support.
• Team Collaboration: Works well with cross-functional teams, both internally and with external stakeholders.
• Proactive and Innovative: Motivated to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and propose innovative IAM solutions.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Security, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications in IAM or cloud security is a plus.

Work Environment

This role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment that values proactive problem-solving, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to security.