IAM and Security Services Architect

The IAM and Security Services Architect will be a key member of the new Versant Cyber organization. This individual is responsible for design and leading enterprise-scale identity and security solutions. This role will define the architecture for IAM, IGA, PAM, PKI, and broader security services, while ensuring protection for applications, data, networks, and systems across cloud and on-prem environments. RESPONSIBILITIES: Key areas of focus for the IAM and Security Services Architect include delivering a comprehensive IAM and Security architecture and design strategy and guiding security engineering and operations, and modernizing architecture to stay ahead of new threats to the enterprise. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities: Define IAM and security services architecture roadmap, standards, and reference models. Architect identity solutions using Entra ID/Azure AD, Ping, Okta, CyberArk, SailPoint, and related tools. Design authentication, SSO, federation, MFA, adaptive access, and privileged access solutions. Integrate IAM with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise SaaS applications. Embed IAM and security services into DevSecOps pipelines and application development. Define logging and monitoring standards for IAM and security events, integrating with SIEM platforms. Architect solutions that secure applications, data, networks, and systems in hybrid environments. Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and design assessments. Partner with engineering and operations teams to deliver scalable, resilient security services. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI, GDPR, CCPA, etc.).