Principal Identity Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Identity Architect: Establishing and evolving SIE’s strategy for identity management and deploying identity services across hybrid environments with an accent on secure, scalable authentication and authorization systems. Focus on architecting and implementing IAM solutions, driving the adoption of modern authentication protocols, and improving identity security posture.

Location: Hybrid in San Diego, CA

Salary: $219,600—$329,400 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global entertainment company focused on interactive entertainment products and services.

What you will do

• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, focusing on Active Directory and Microsoft Entra.
• Architect and design hybrid identity solutions across on-premises and cloud platforms, including multi-forest AD and Azure AD integration.
• Lead the design of enterprise role models (RBAC/ABAC), separation of duties (SoD), and least-privilege access frameworks.
• Drive the adoption of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, Kerberos) and modernize access solutions with Zero Trust architectures.
• Lead initiatives to improve identity security posture through Privileged Access Management (PAM), least-privilege models, and conditional access policies.
• Serve as a key advisor for mergers, acquisitions, and cloud migrations, ensuring seamless integration of identity and access management systems.

Requirements

• Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related experience.
• 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on identity and access management.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Active Directory and Azure AD in an enterprise setting.
• Expert-level knowledge of Active Directory (forest/domain design, GPO management, replication, trusts, DNS, hardening).
• Deep experience in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) environments, hybrid identity management (Azure AD Connect), Conditional Access, and Identity Governance.
• Strong expertise in authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, Kerberos, NTLM), PKI, and MFA solutions.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications like Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS benchmarks.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy.
• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
• Paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Role may be eligible for a bonus package.