IGA Architect

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Architect</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Netherlands-based) – Occasional travel to Zaandam may be required</p><p><strong>Work Type:</strong> Full-Time Contract</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 6 months + extension</p><p></p><p>Role Overview: A Senior IGA Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide identity governance solutions that ensure secure access to organizational resources while enabling business efficiency.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Design and oversee the implementation of various Identity Governance capabilities including identity lifecycle management, RBAC, user provisioning, access reviews, access requests etc.</p></li><li><p>Creates detailed architecture documentation, and provides technical leadership to implementation teams.</p></li><li><p>Define and oversee implementation of policies, authentication mechanisms, authorization frameworks, service account management, CI/CD pipelines for IGA, target application integrations, PAM integrations, and access governance across the enterprise.</p></li><li><p>Develop IGA roadmaps aligned with business objectives and security requirements</p></li><li><p>Analyze the current IGA infrastructure to identify gaps and recommend improvements</p></li><li><p>Develops IGA policies and standards, and ensures compliance with security frameworks and regulations.</p></li><li><p>Work with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements to identify and define technical solutions</p></li></ul> <h3>Requirements</h3> <p><strong>Technical Skills Required:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Deep expertise in leading IGA platforms like Saviynt and/or SailPoint.</p></li><li><p>Deep expertise in IGA frameworks, protocols, and standards (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM)</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID) and federation technologies</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with cloud identity solutions and security architectures</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)</p></li><li><p>Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in identity governance and administration (IGA)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Professional Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 8-10 years of experience in IGA with 5+ years in architecture roles</p></li><li><p>Track record of successful enterprise IGA implementations</p></li><li><p>Experience leading technical teams and managing stakeholder relationships</p></li><li><p>Strong background in information security and risk management</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Leadership Qualities: The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking to align IGA solutions with business goals. They should have experience mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.</p><p></p><p><strong>Education</strong>:</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field</p></li><li><p>Relevant certifications (CISSP, CIAM, CCSP) preferred</p></li><li><p>Ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and performance expectations.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p>