IAM Architect

CGI•Reston, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI has an immediate need for a IAM Architect to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable. The Senior IAM Architect is responsible for translating business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and aligned technical solutions. This role serves as the bridge between functional analysts, development teams, and clients, producing the architectural blueprints and design artifacts that guide solution delivery. The architect ensures that all solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, technology roadmaps, and design principles. Acting as the primary technical point of contact for clients, the role drives technical alignment, evaluates and prototypes solution alternatives, and provides leadership across multi-phase initiatives—from concept through delivery and transition to support.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience
Proven ability to translate business and functional requirements into end-to-end solution architectures
Strong experience creating and communicating architecture and design artifacts for both technical and non-technical audiences
Hands-on solution design experience in AWS, using native AWS services
Experience architecting data analytics solutions in AWS, including services such as EMR, Redshift, and Athena
Practical experience with Apache Spark and analytics development using Python or R
Solid background in enterprise and application architecture, including key decision-making on system design
Experience selecting, reviewing, and integrating SaaS and COTS solutions
Strong understanding of application and SaaS security architecture
Deep experience with enterprise integration patterns, event-driven architecture, APIs, SOA, and microservices
Extensive hands-on background in Java or Python design and development
Strong knowledge of enterprise data platforms, including ODS, data warehouses, data marts, and enterprise data lakes
Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or Netezza
Familiarity with application servers and containers including JBoss, Tomcat, and WebLogic
Experience designing for performance, scalability, availability, and resiliency, including disaster recovery
Ability to collaborate with professional services teams to estimate effort and plan delivery
Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills with a professional, client-facing demeanor

Responsibilities

Translating business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and aligned technical solutions
Producing the architectural blueprints and design artifacts that guide solution delivery
Ensuring that all solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, technology roadmaps, and design principles
Driving technical alignment
Evaluating and prototyping solution alternatives
Providing leadership across multi-phase initiatives—from concept through delivery and transition to support