IAM Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

IAM Architect (Cybersecurity): Defining and governing enterprise-wide Identity & Access Management architecture across workforce, customer, and partner identities with an accent on Identity Security, Zero Trust principles, and cloud adoption. Focus on designing scalable RBAC models, driving hybrid identity federation, and strengthening PAM capabilities in a highly regulated financial environment.

Location: Hybrid (Amsterdam area)

Company

A professional solutions provider connecting skilled talent with projects in tech start-ups and global enterprises since 2000.

What you will do

• Define and govern enterprise IAM architecture and strategy.
• Design scalable identity and access models, including RBAC and role engineering.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical IAM architectures and standards.
• Drive secure hybrid identity and federation solutions.
• Support Privileged Access Management (PAM) architecture initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to align IAM capabilities with regulatory frameworks.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in IAM and Identity Security architecture.
• Strong understanding of IAM standards and protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and FIDO2.
• Hands-on architecture experience with enterprise platforms like SailPoint, Ping Identity, or CyberArk.
• Expertise in Azure AD / Entra ID, hybrid identity, and federation.
• Experience with PAM architecture and large-scale role engineering.
• Must be based in or be able to work in the Amsterdam area (hybrid).

Nice to have

• Experience with TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture methodologies.
• Familiarity with ITDR and identity threat analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on long-term assignments within the highly regulated financial sector.
• Involvement in large-scale digital transformation and Zero Trust security programs.
• Hybrid working model for improved work-life balance.
• Access to a vast international network of skilled professionals and projects.