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IGA Architect

  • Hybrid
    • Zaandam

Job description

Job Title: Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Architect

Location: Remote (Netherlands-based) – Occasional travel to Zaandam may be required

Work Type: Full-Time Contract

Duration: 6 months + extension

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and oversee the implementation of various Identity Governance capabilities including identity lifecycle management, RBAC, user provisioning, access reviews, access requests etc.

  • Creates detailed architecture documentation, and provides technical leadership to implementation teams.

  • 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.

  • Develop IGA roadmaps aligned with business objectives and security requirements

  • Analyze the current IGA infrastructure to identify gaps and recommend improvements

  • Develops IGA policies and standards, and ensures compliance with security frameworks and regulations.

  • Work with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements to identify and define technical solutions

Job requirements

Technical Skills Required:

  • Deep expertise in leading IGA platforms like Saviynt and/or SailPoint.

  • Deep expertise in IGA frameworks, protocols, and standards (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM)

  • Strong knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID) and federation technologies

  • Familiarity with cloud identity solutions and security architectures

  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)

  • Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions

  • Proficiency in identity governance and administration (IGA)

Professional Experience:

  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in IGA with 5+ years in architecture roles

  • Track record of successful enterprise IGA implementations

  • Experience leading technical teams and managing stakeholder relationships

  • Strong background in information security and risk management

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.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, CIAM, CCSP) preferred

  • Ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and performance expectations.

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