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Henderson Scott US

Global Identity Architect

Henderson Scott US, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925

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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Henderson Scott US. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Henderson Scott US This role will play a key part in building out a modern identity platform that supports multiple business units and brands worldwide. You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing integrations between core directory services, SaaS providers, and business systems, ensuring compliance, security, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for enterprise identity architecture across

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory

environments. Lead large‑scale

identity migrations and integrations

resulting from mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures, ensuring secure transitions across multiple tenants and domains. Design and deploy directory and authentication frameworks that meet enterprise standards for scalability, performance, and cybersecurity. Architect and configure

Okta Identity Cloud

for SSO, MFA, provisioning, and automation integrations. Develop and maintain automated workflows for

joiner/mover/leaver

processes leveraging

Workday, Okta Workflows , and related tools. Establish governance and automation models for identity lifecycle management, access reviews, and compliance reporting. Oversee hybrid identity synchronization between on‑prem directories and cloud environments. Define security baselines and ensure identity solutions comply with frameworks such as

SOX, PCI DSS, and NIST . Partner with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams to ensure smooth integration and service delivery across platforms. Provide architecture documentation, standards, and guidance for engineers and implementation partners. Skills & Capabilities

Proven ability to

design and lead enterprise identity architectures

across hybrid environments. Deep understanding of

authentication, federation, and provisioning protocols

(SAML, OIDC, OAuth, SCIM). Experience building

automated identity lifecycle solutions

integrated with HR and cloud systems. Strong execution mindset — able to drive delivery independently and with vendors. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to handle complex migration scenarios. Exceptional documentation and communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Leadership ability with a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and cross‑functional influence. Comfortable operating in evolving, fast‑paced environments with changing priorities. Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience. 8+ years of experience in

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

or enterprise infrastructure design. Demonstrated leadership experience designing and implementing IAM systems across cloud and on‑prem environments. Hands‑on expertise with: Okta Identity Cloud

(SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, Identity Governance) Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

(hybrid join, conditional access, identity federation) Preferred

Proven success deploying

greenfield identity environments

and integrating with HR systems like Workday. Experience supporting identity initiatives in

regulated environments

(SOX, PCI DSS, or NIST). Background in

PAM, PIM, or phishing‑resistant MFA

implementations. Experience with

identity migrations

during organizational restructuring or M&A. Relevant certifications such as: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC‑300) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert CISSP or GIAC (IAM / GRC focus) Training or certification in

Zero Trust Architecture

or IAM Governance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Henderson Scott US by 2x

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