Principal Identity Security Architect & Product Engineering Lead
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Identity Security Architect & Product Engineering Lead to drive the design, engineering, and deployment of next-generation identity security capabilities across the enterprise. This role will lead initiatives focused on attack path analysis, identity threat protection, authentication modernization, policy-based access control (PBAC), and identity-driven attack containment. The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in IAM architecture, Zero Trust security models, and identity security products, including Sgnl.ai, PlainID, Entra ID (Azure AD), and CrowdStrike Identity Protection, to build and operationalize scalable identity-centric security solutions that reduce risk, improve resilience, and enhance user access experiences. This position will collaborate closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, engineering, architecture, and product teams to advance strategic identity security initiatives and support the organization's cyber defense transformation.
Job Details
Primary Skill Required: Cyber Security (Advanced – 6-9 years experience). Location: 3+ Days in Irving, TX (Dallas/FTW). Project Stage: Sourcing Only.
Required Skills & Experience
- Identity & Access Management: Deep expertise in IAM architecture and identity security frameworks. Experience with: Entra ID (Azure AD) Single Sign-On (SSO) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Identity Governance Access Management Privileged Access Management (PAM) Federation and modern authentication protocols
- Product Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with: Sgnl.ai PlainID CrowdStrike Identity Protection Entra ID / Azure AD. Proven ability to engineer, integrate, and operationalize enterprise security products.
- Security Architecture: Strong understanding of: Zero Trust Architecture Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Attack Path Analysis Authorization Frameworks Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC) Risk-Based Authentication
- Engineering & Technical Skills: Strong product engineering and solution delivery experience. Experience integrating security