Principal IT Security Architect

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organization’s enterprise IAM architecture, including identity lifecycle management and access control models.
• Lead the design and implementation of the governance and enforcement layer for AI agents.
• Architect and drive the adoption of IAM solutions such as Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), SSO, MFA, and federation services.
• Evaluate, select, and implement IAM technologies, providing expert recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish and enforce IAM policies and standards to meet regulatory requirements including SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to integrate IAM solutions with enterprise systems.
• Support incident response activities related to identity and access, including investigation and remediation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members and technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 5 years focused on IAM architecture and solutions.
• Deep expertise in IAM protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Hands-on experience with leading IAM technologies (e.g., Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, Delinea, or Active Directory).
• Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Proven experience with regulatory and compliance requirements such as SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIAM, or cloud-specific security certifications.
• Experience with DevOps, automation, and identity-as-code practices.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security frameworks and modern authentication paradigms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans.
• Paid time away including ETO and FTO programs.
• Family support including maternity/paternity leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount.
• Retirement plans and competitive salary.

About the Company

Synopsys is a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA), chip design, and software content. We drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect, providing the technology central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence.