ICAM Enterprise Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical authority for the enterprise ICAM platform, ensuring the stability, integrity, and security of the Okta and SailPoint technology stacks.

• Design and develop future-state architectures, strategic roadmaps, and modernization plans for significant ICAM platform enhancements and initiatives.

• Lead the design and manage the comprehensive implementation of complex, enterprise-level IT systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and secure.

• Assess existing enterprise IT structures and create architectural designs that align with the organization’s long-term strategic objectives and evolving mission requirements.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, program managers, and cross-functional technical teams to convert business and mission goals into actionable technical strategies.

• Provide expert technical guidance and governance throughout all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis to deployment and operations.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, offering recommendations for platform enhancements and capability improvements.

• Establish and uphold architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the ICAM platform and associated enterprise systems.

• Work alongside security teams to ensure all architectural designs comply with risk management and cybersecurity requirements.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level architects and engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain thorough architecture documentation, including system designs, data flows, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps.

• Support stakeholder briefings and executive-level communications by simplifying complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Over 10 years of experience in IT architecture, platform engineering, or enterprise systems design.

• More than 5 years of hands-on experience with ICAM platforms, particularly Okta and/or SailPoint.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level IT architectures at scale.

• Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – with the ability to effectively engage technical teams, program leadership, and executive stakeholders.

• In-depth technical expertise in Okta and SailPoint platforms, including configuration, administration, integration, and governance.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver future-state enterprise architectures and strategic technology roadmaps.

• Strong understanding of ICAM concepts, frameworks, and federal standards, including NIST guidelines related to identity and access management.

• Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DODAF, or similar methodologies.

• Experience in designing scalable, high-availability, and secure IT systems at the enterprise level.

• Ability to analyze complex organizational requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions.

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, zero trust architecture, and identity-centric security models.

• Experience with system integration patterns, APIs, and interoperability across diverse IT environments.

• Capability to lead and influence cross-functional technical teams without direct supervisory authority.

• Experience in developing and maintaining architecture documentation, including system diagrams, integration maps, and design specifications.

• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or public trust determination.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K with company matching

• Flexible spending accounts

• Paid holidays

• Three weeks paid time off

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