Solution Architect – Identity

Overview

Solution Architect – Identity & Access Management plays a crucial role in designing secure, scalable, and integrated IAM platforms and solutions that address complex business and compliance requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and guide the implementation of IAM systems that support authentication, authorization, user lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance. The architect ensures that IAM solutions align with the organization’s technology strategy, business goals, and security frameworks.

HOYA Group : Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.

• Platform and Solution Design and Strategy
  • Develop and maintain the organization\'s IAM architecture and solution design.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective IAM solutions.
  • Create detailed IAM solution designs, considering architecture principles, scalability, security, and performance.
  • Stay updated with emerging IAM technologies and industry trends.
  • Evaluate and recommend IAM technologies and tools that enhance solution effectiveness.

• Technical Leadership
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to IAM development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure that IAM designs align with established architecture standards.

• Integration and Compatibility
  • Ensure that IAM solutions integrate seamlessly with existing systems and applications.
  • Verify the compatibility of proposed IAM solutions with hardware, software, and network environments.

• Security and Compliance
  • Incorporate security best practices into IAM solution designs.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA).

• Documentation and Communication
  • Document IAM designs, architecture decisions, and implementation guidelines.
  • Communicate IAM solution designs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Quality Assurance
  • Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define testing strategies and validate IAM solution functionality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise during implementation.

• Technical Direction and Coordination
  • Help define the technical direction for IAM solutions and coordinate across product teams.

• Requirements Transformation
  • Govern the technical design against approved architectural standards and make final decisions on any technology changes or exceptions.

• Business Alignment and Integration
  • Align IAM platforms with evolving business processes, ensuring secure and efficient access management.
  • Integrate identity services with HR systems, customer portals, and third-party ecosystems.

• Scalability, Reliability, and Adaptability
  • Ensure the IAM platform is scalable, reliable, and adaptable to changing business needs.

• Quantitative KPIs
• Number of IAM solution designs delivered within project timelines.

• Qualitative KPIs
• Alignment of IAM solutions with business objectives.
• Scalability and capacity of IAM solutions to serve future business needs.
• Effectiveness of technical leadership and guidance.

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Certifications preferred: TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, Azure/AWS IAM specializations.

• Experience
• 5-8 years of experience in solution architecture with a strong focus on IAM.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering complex IAM solutions.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Manufacturing and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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