Solutions Architect

Job Title: Solutions Architect - Workforce Identity & Access Management (WIAM) Location: 100% REMOTE Duration: 09 - 12 Months Contract (High Chances of Conversion) Pay Range: $70-$73/hr Job Description: Required Qualifications & Competencies Education & Experience Minimum Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). Platform Expertise: 7+ years working with cloud and hybrid identity/Zero Trust platforms, including Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Duo, AWS IAM, or Zscaler. Technical Skill Protocols & Standards: Deep technical expertise in SSO, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, FIDO2/WebAuthn, and Zero Trust architecture. Hands-on Tooling: Proven ability to build custom scripts, tools, and automation integrations to enhance IAM capabilities. Frameworks & Compliance: Solid knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI, and SOX regulatory mandates. AI Integration: Experience using AI/ML tools for security automation, access anomaly detection, or identity governance. Soft Skill & Leadership Strong communication skill with a proven ability to present architectural concepts to both technical teams and executive leadership. Experience setting technical direction and leading cross-functional teams through complex enterprise transformations. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise security architecture and large-scale IAM transformations. Prior domain experience in the airline, aviation, or transportation sector, including sector-specific compliance understanding. Professional security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CEH. Hands-on experience with emerging tools such as Verified ID, Agent 365, and Large Language Models (LLMs) for security automation. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.