Lead Identity Access Management Architect

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.Our Perks:Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)Up to 12 weeks paid parental leavePaid Volunteer Time OffMental health coverageQuarterly Wellness stipendFertility benefitsComplete list of benefits hereCLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced LeadIdentity & Access Management (IAM) Architectto join our talented Information Technology team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.The LeadIdentity & Access Management (IAM) Architectwill be responsiblefor designing, implementing, and managing enterprise identity solutions. This role ensures and drives secure, scalable, and efficient identity and access management (IAM) across cloud and on-premises environments.How you’ll create opportunities in this Lead Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect position: Architecture & Design:Lead the design and implementation of identity solutions including hybrid identity with on-premise Active Directory.Architect secure authentication and authorization processes.Oversee design and implementation of Conditional Access, MFA, and Identity Protection policies.Integration & Implementation:Integrate third-party and internal applications for Single Sign-On (SSO).Configure and manage directory synchronization and password hash synchronization.Lead CIAM (Customer Identity and Access Management) implementations.Governance & Security:Deploy and manage privileged access accounts.Implement Identity Governance policies including access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows.Migration & Modernization:Lead migration projects from legacy IAM systems.Support application onboarding and modernization efforts.Provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior team members.What you will need:6 years of relevant experience required.Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.Degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferredTechnical CompetenciesProficiency with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and IAM best practices.Experience with DevOps tools (Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.).Experience with Identity Governance tools (e.g., Entra IGA )Travel Requirements This position requires