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Cybersecurity Architect - IAM

CAA

Nashville, TN · Senior

$179,000 – $208,000

Listed on CAA’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role leads the design and implementation of identity and access management systems across a modern cloud-first environment, protecting user lifecycle and securing API integrations. It suits experienced security architects who enjoy translating complex identity governance challenges into scalable architectures and want hands-on involvement in both strategic design and incident response.

Our summary, not CAA’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • 7+ years in IT with focus on information security
  • 3+ years in identity and access management architecture or engineering
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field
  • Experience architecting IAM projects from design through implementation
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Designed and supported Zero Trust Identity architecture
  • Understanding of OAuth, SAML and OpenID frameworks
  • Knowledge of servers, operating systems, networks, firewalls, cloud applications and infrastructure
  • Knowledge of automation and SaaS application integration
  • Knowledge of lifecycle management, provisioning and de-provisioning
  • Knowledge of MFA and compensating controls
  • Knowledge of privilege identity management, privileged access management, just-in-time provisioning and least privilege
  • Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript

Nice to have

  • Cross-team collaboration and vendor management
  • Single Sign-On setup and integrations with SaaS vendors
  • SCIM integration experience
  • Account setup and access management
  • Application development and DevSecOps pipeline experience
  • REST API building and usage
  • Experience creating and supporting identity framework or IDaaS
  • Understanding of NIST framework and continuous improvement
  • CIAM, CIMP, Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Identity, Ping Identity, CISSP, CISM or CompTIA Security+ certifications

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