IAM Architect - Access Management​/CIAM; Remote

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

We are growing! GuidePoint Security is hiring an Access Management Architect to join our implementation team on a full-time basis. This is a fully remote role where we are looking for relevant experience with Okta, Ping Identity, and Microsoft Entra  (formerly Azure AD). Okta experience HIGHLY preferred.

The Access Management Architect is responsible for designing, deploying, administering, and optimizing enterprise-grade Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with a primary focus on Okta, Ping Identity, and Microsoft Entra  role ensures secure authentication, authorization, and access governance across cloud and on-premises applications. The architect will work closely with security, infrastructure, Dev Ops, and application teams to implement and maintain advanced access management controls and best practices.

• Deploy, configure, manage, and support Okta, Auth0, Ping Identity (Ping Federate, Ping One, Ping One AIC), and Microsoft Entra
• Manage user lifecycle governance including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certification workflows
• Maintain authentication policies, authorization rules, access workflows, and security controls
• Implement and oversee Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Adaptive Authentication
• Ensure adherence to least-privilege and Zero-Trust principles for all user and application identities

• Support modern IAM capabilities such as:
• Just-in-Time (JIT) access provisioning
• Conditional Access and risk-based authentication
• API access management and OAuth/OIDC flows
• Cloud-native identity federation
• Identity lifecycle automation and governance
• Passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication
• Workforce and customer identity management (CIAM)
• Assist in building automated identity workflows for application onboarding and user access requests

• Integrate IAM platforms with AD/LDAP, cloud directories, SIEM, SCIM provisioning, SAML/OIDC applications, and cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Onboard new applications, SaaS platforms, APIs, and services to Okta, Ping Identity, and Entra
• Configure identity providers (IdP), service providers (SP), federation protocols, and API gateways
• Develop automation for user provisioning, access reviews, and monitoring using Power Shell, Python, or REST APIs
• Implement access governance policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and attribute-based access control (ABAC)
• Configure and maintain directory synchronization, identity federation, and hybrid identity architectures
• Support identity threat detection, anomaly monitoring, and security incident response

• Champion projects from an ownership perspective, taking full accountability for successful delivery and client outcomes
• Drive client customer satisfaction by maintaining proactive communication, managing expectations, and ensuring quality deliverables
• Provide strategic oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines
• Enhance delivery team efficiency through mentorship, technical guidance, and process optimization
• Ensure appropriate staffing on projects by assessing technical requirements and team capabilities
• Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues when necessary to maintain project health
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to optimize resource allocation and project planning
• Conduct regular project health checks and implement corrective actions to keep engagements on track
• Foster strong client relationships through technical excellence and consultative approach
• Lead post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned to continuously improve delivery practices
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and templates to improve consistency and quality across engagements
• Create and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides, and best practice frameworks
• Standardize delivery methodologies and tooling to enhance team productivity and client outcomes

• Provide technical expertise during the presales process to support new business opportunities
• Assist with project scoping activities, including technical discovery and requirements gathering
• Develop Level of Effort (LOE) estimates for proposed IAM implementations and engagements
• Contribute to Statement of Work (SOW) development, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility
• Support proposal…