EY
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identity Architect
EY, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Identity Architect
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. Join us to build a better working world and help design and govern AI-driven identity solutions across EY’s global IAM ecosystem.
Opportunity The AI Identity Architect partners across technology and business teams to design and govern the integration of Agentic AI, automation and intelligence into EY’s IAM strategy. The role collaborates closely with Security Architects, Development Leads, Engineering, Operations and other internal teams to ensure that Agentic AI solutions are securely designed, compliant with IAM standards and aligned with EY’s global technology and security strategies.
Your Key Responsibilities
Partner with IAM and other architecture teams to integrate AI-driven capabilities into the existing IAM strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security regulations
Architect AI-augmented solutions that enhance the global IAM platforms’ intelligence, automation and adaptive capabilities
Architect and integrate AI-based features, such as adaptive access control, predictive threat detection and identity analytics, into the IAM framework
Define architectural standards, frameworks and patterns for AI-assisted IAM services across on-prem, hybrid and cloud environments
Establish architectural guardrails and governance models for safe and auditable deployment of AI and Agentic agents across EY’s business teams
Define and enforce identity management strategies tailored for AI agents, including their unique life cycles, entitlements, and owner relationships
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on the application of Agentic AI to identity operations, user experience and risk reduction
Partner with data and platform teams to ensure alignment with enterprise AI governance and model management frameworks
Skills and Attributes for Success
Extensive experience implementing or architecting AI, ML or automation technologies within IAM or cybersecurity domains
Deep understanding of Agentic AI architectures (multi-agent systems, LLM orchestration, reinforcement-based agents or decision engines)
Strong knowledge of enterprise IAM platforms (Entra ID, Okta, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, PlainID) and identity analytics
Proven experience providing architecture guidance and advisory services to internal or external clients for application/technology blueprints, roadmaps, optimization and migration strategies
Experience designing and integrating systems using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or equivalent AI orchestration standards
Strong experience communicating key security requirements and controls for implementation by development teams
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study
Experience
12+ years of practical experience in IT, including 8+ years of direct Information Security experience
6+ years of hands‑on Identity & Access Management positions
2+ years of experience implementing or architecting AI/ML systems
Ideally, “You’ll also have”
Experience designing or governing Agentic AI agents for workflow orchestration or decision automation
Hands‑on familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar)
Ability to articulate complex AI and identity concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
What We Offer You
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary range $152,700 to $266,000 (US) and medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans
Flexible vacation policy and hybrid work model, with 40–60% in‑person time as required
Opportunity to develop future‑focused skills, work in a diverse and inclusive culture, and be empowered in a flexible environment
Recognition for performance and value you bring to the business, with additional paid time off and holiday benefits
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Opportunity The AI Identity Architect partners across technology and business teams to design and govern the integration of Agentic AI, automation and intelligence into EY’s IAM strategy. The role collaborates closely with Security Architects, Development Leads, Engineering, Operations and other internal teams to ensure that Agentic AI solutions are securely designed, compliant with IAM standards and aligned with EY’s global technology and security strategies.
Your Key Responsibilities
Partner with IAM and other architecture teams to integrate AI-driven capabilities into the existing IAM strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security regulations
Architect AI-augmented solutions that enhance the global IAM platforms’ intelligence, automation and adaptive capabilities
Architect and integrate AI-based features, such as adaptive access control, predictive threat detection and identity analytics, into the IAM framework
Define architectural standards, frameworks and patterns for AI-assisted IAM services across on-prem, hybrid and cloud environments
Establish architectural guardrails and governance models for safe and auditable deployment of AI and Agentic agents across EY’s business teams
Define and enforce identity management strategies tailored for AI agents, including their unique life cycles, entitlements, and owner relationships
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on the application of Agentic AI to identity operations, user experience and risk reduction
Partner with data and platform teams to ensure alignment with enterprise AI governance and model management frameworks
Skills and Attributes for Success
Extensive experience implementing or architecting AI, ML or automation technologies within IAM or cybersecurity domains
Deep understanding of Agentic AI architectures (multi-agent systems, LLM orchestration, reinforcement-based agents or decision engines)
Strong knowledge of enterprise IAM platforms (Entra ID, Okta, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, PlainID) and identity analytics
Proven experience providing architecture guidance and advisory services to internal or external clients for application/technology blueprints, roadmaps, optimization and migration strategies
Experience designing and integrating systems using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or equivalent AI orchestration standards
Strong experience communicating key security requirements and controls for implementation by development teams
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study
Experience
12+ years of practical experience in IT, including 8+ years of direct Information Security experience
6+ years of hands‑on Identity & Access Management positions
2+ years of experience implementing or architecting AI/ML systems
Ideally, “You’ll also have”
Experience designing or governing Agentic AI agents for workflow orchestration or decision automation
Hands‑on familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar)
Ability to articulate complex AI and identity concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
What We Offer You
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary range $152,700 to $266,000 (US) and medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans
Flexible vacation policy and hybrid work model, with 40–60% in‑person time as required
Opportunity to develop future‑focused skills, work in a diverse and inclusive culture, and be empowered in a flexible environment
Recognition for performance and value you bring to the business, with additional paid time off and holiday benefits
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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