IAM Solution Architect

RTX

2d • Remote

About The Position

The IAM Solution Architect serves as a key architect supporting the identity portfolio, including strategy, architecture, and modernization. This role works hand in hand with product owners and other architects to define and drive the multi-‑year roadmap for identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services; ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions that enable secure, seamless, and compliant identity platforms. This role blends deep technical expertise with strong architecture practice. The successful candidate will partner across Infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications and business units to architect, plan, and support implementation of identity capabilities aligned to regulatory requirements, mission needs, and the evolving threat landscape.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• 5+ years of experience and proven ability to architect and implement enterprise-scale IAM architectures in hybrid environments.
• 8+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise architecture roles.

Nice To Haves

• Deep hands‑on experience with EntraID (Azure AD) and the full Microsoft identity stack
• Strong knowledge of LDAP directories, PingFederate, and modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM).
• Experience with password-less and advanced authentication technologies (e.g., Secret Double Octopus).
• Demonstrated ability to create and own architectural roadmaps, standards, and long-term strategies.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust frameworks and identity-driven security models.
• Experience leading architecture for large-scale transformations, ideally in regulated or mission-critical environments.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800‑171, CMMC, DFARS, and related compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing senior leaders and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to translate complex identity concepts into actionable guidance for varied audiences
• Excellent written and oral communications skills including presentation and negotiation skills, preparing management level briefings and summary explanations
• Background in hybrid cloud architecture, network segmentation, and /or Zero Trust network access (ZTNA).
• Ability to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain architectural standards, roadmaps, and reference models that guide enterprise-‑wide identity strategy.
• Continuously evolve IAM architecture based on emerging technologies, business priorities, and industry innovation.
• Lead proofs of concept to validate new capabilities and guide adoption of modern identity platforms.
• Architect scalable, resilient IAM solutions using EntraID and the broader Microsoft identity ecosystem.
• Define and govern identity patterns for workforce, partner, and service accounts across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.
• Establish architectural guardrails, reusable patterns, and reference architectures for identity services.
• Partner closely with engineering, cloud, network, and cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions align with Zero Trust principles.
• Advise senior leaders and business units, translating complex identity concepts into clear, actionable business value.

Benefits

• healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• career development and recognition programs
• parental (including paternal) leave
• flexible work schedules
• achievement awards
• educational assistance
• child/adult backup care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level