IAM Security App Architect

Job Title: IAM Security App Architect

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: IT&S IdentityAccess Management

Req #: 0000267963

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $171,400.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Identity & Access Management (IAM) solution Security Architect reports to the IAM director in a hands-on role focused on the security architecture in the IAM space supporting IAM program.

The Architect works directly with Lead Development, Engineering and Operational resources through collaboration and mentoring to shape the IAM capabilities for RWJBH.

The IAM Architect s role is a technical position which will support the development of security strategies and architecture vision as it relates to the organization s initiatives, specifically setting the direction for IAM architecture.

The IAM Architect will work with other Architects and Service Owners to provide a consensus-based enterprise solution that is scalable, adaptable and synchronized with ever-changing business needs.

A typical day of an Architect looks like: 

• Define the enterprise IAM architecture strategy
• Establish the long-term vision, principles, and target-state architecture for identity and access management
• Design IAM solutions across business and technology domains
• Create architecture for workforce, privileged, third-party, and application identities across on-premises and cloud environments
• Research and design IAM standards, patterns, and principles
• Define approved protocols, integration patterns, authentication methods, and access control design requirements
• Align IAM architecture with security, privacy, and compliance requirements
• Ensure IAM designs support regulatory obligations, internal control expectations, and enterprise risk management objectives
• Lead role and access governance model design
• Establish enterprise approaches for RBAC, ABAC, privileged access, segregation of duties, and certification models
• Evaluate and select IAM technologies
• Assess current and prospective IAM platforms, tools, and vendors for business fit, scalability, security, and interoperability
• Develop IAM roadmaps and transformation plans
• Create phased implementation strategies for modernization, consolidation, cloud identity adoption, and control maturity
• Review and approve solution designs for major initiatives
• Provide architecture oversight for identity-related projects, integrations, mergers, and application onboarding efforts
• Drive secure integration of IAM into enterprise architecture
• Ensure IAM capabilities are embedded into application development, infrastructure planning, and digital transformation initiatives
• Advise leadership on IAM risks, investments, and priorities
• Communicate architectural risks, strategic options, and capability gaps to senior IT and security leadership
• Promote architectural governance and continuous improvement
• Establish review processes, reference architectures, and design guardrails to sustain a consistent and scalable IAM program
• May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management

You may be a fit for this role if you have an:

• Understanding of authentication and authorization technologies
• Experience with SailPoint, OKTA, Imprivata
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Adaptability
• Dependability
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Effective listening skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed,
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all resp

To be considered for this role you must possess: 

Education Required: Associate s degree (or equivalent experience) Additional Education Preferred: Master s or Bachelor s degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of relevant IAM experience Experience Preferred: 8+ years of relevant IAM experience, SailPoint, Okta, Imprivata and CyberArk experience preferred

Interested in learning more about our IT&S team? Check out this video from our leadership team! https://vimeo.com/1038366426/2f1c2a76a5?ts=0&share=copy

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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