Principal IAM Architect - Enterprise Identity Transformation

May 6

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CrowdStrike

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CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud-based security services to stop breaches. It is recognized as a leader in endpoint protection, identity and cloud security, and managed detection and response. CrowdStrike's platform, Falcon, integrates artificial intelligence to offer real-time visibility, detection, and protection against sophisticated cyber threats. The company is lauded for its effectiveness in securing networks and data, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Next-Generation Endpoint Protection • Endpoint Detection and Response • Next Generation Anti-Virus • Managed Threat Hunting • Incident Response

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2011

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Lead the Enterprise Identity Transformation: Take complete ownership of our Identity Governance Framework - from strategy to execution, ensuring successful implementation with minimal supervision • Lead Cross-Functional IAM Teams: Provide direct leadership across IAM operations, IAM governance, and IAM SRE monitoring functions, ensuring alignment and coordinated execution • Architect End-to-End IAM Solutions: Design and implement comprehensive identity solutions spanning Okta, SailPoint, Delinea PAM, Veza for NHI, and LogScale monitoring • Drive Technological Decision Making: Make authoritative technical decisions on IAM architecture, product selection, and implementation approaches based on industry best practices • Develop Custom IAM Software Solutions: Create bespoke IAM tools, connectors, and automation systems to address unique enterprise requirements • Leverage AI for IAM Innovation: Apply AI technologies to enhance identity governance, anomaly detection, and access intelligence capabilities • Establish Operational Excellence: Implement IAM best practices, design operational runbooks, and create incident response procedures for identity services • Lead Identity Monitoring Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive monitoring frameworks for identity services, focusing on availability, performance, and security • Develop IAM SRE Practices: Establish SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets for identity services, and implement observability practices • Evangelize and Present: Develop executive presentations, lead stakeholder communications, and cultivate executive sponsorship for identity initiatives • Enhance Existing Frameworks: Critically evaluate and improve our current IAM architecture, identifying optimization opportunities and implementing enhancements autonomously • Manage Cross-Functional Execution: Coordinate cross-functional implementation teams, align priorities, and remove roadblocks without requiring senior leadership intervention • Develop Technical Standards: Create and enforce technical standards for authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privilege management • Deliver Measurable Outcomes: Drive measurable improvements in security posture, operational efficiency, and compliance through identity transformation

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of enterprise IAM experience with significant time spent in both Mid-sized companies approaching or navigating through inflection points in their growth • Large enterprise environments with complex, global identity requirements • Proven experience scaling IAM infrastructure during periods of hyper-growth • Unrelenting passion for identity and access management with demonstrated thought leadership and continuous learning in the IAM space • Insatiable curiosity about identity technologies and a proven history of self-directed research, experimentation, and innovation beyond assigned responsibilities • Exceptional drive and work ethic matching the intensity and pace of a world-class cybersecurity leader • Proven team leadership experience across multiple IAM disciplines (operations, governance, monitoring) • Strong background in IAM operations management, including incident response, change management, and service reliability • Experience with SRE practices applied to identity services, including monitoring, observability, and reliability engineering • Strong software development expertise with ability to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade IAM software solutions • Proven experience effectively leveraging AI technologies for identity management, including ML-based access anomaly detection, intelligent role mining, and generative AI for governance • Demonstrated ability to build custom IAM tooling for automation, integration, and enhanced capabilities • Proven experience successfully leading enterprise-wide identity transformation initiatives with minimal supervision • Deep expertise across the IAM technology stack: Okta, SailPoint, Delinea, Active Directory, and cloud IAM (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Extensive experience with identity governance, privileged access management, and non-human identity management • Strong understanding of RBAC/ABAC models and implementation patterns • Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture • Experience developing identity frameworks that balance security, usability, and scalability • Advanced knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM) and federation models • Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C-level executives • Experience leading technical teams and mentoring IAM professionals • Proficiency with infrastructure as code and automation (Terraform, Python, etc.)

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture • Market leader in compensation and equity awards • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge • Paid parental and adoption leaves • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role • Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe