IAM Technical Lead

Consultant Leadership Position

Apex Systems is seeking to fill an open consultant leadership position. This person will be responsible for architecting and guiding the implementation of our enterprise-grade IAM platform, integrating Microsoft Entra ID and Okta across our hybrid application landscape. The candidate will lead the technical vision for IAM integration, define secure authentication patterns, and mentor development teams in modernizing legacy systems. This is a critical role to ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of identity and access services across our enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integration projects to connect enterprise applications with IAM platforms across diverse systems and technologies.
• Architect IAM solutions that enable SSO, MFA, conditional access, and zero trust.
• Design, develop and maintain secure RESTful APIs to support cross-platform integrations.
• Guide application teams on migration from legacy authentication to modern IAM standards.
• Define and implement authentication/authorization using OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and SCIM.
• Monitor IAM platform health, resolve complex integration issues, and ensure resiliency.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to enforce governance controls.
• Act as IAM subject matter expert, providing mentorship to engineers and administrators.
• Track vendor roadmaps (Microsoft Entra, Okta) and recommend platform enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development, including architecture and design, with at least 3+ years leading development or engineering teams.
• A bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in Java and related frameworks, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and development tools.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and cloud-native best practices in modern cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.).
• Extensive experience designing and integrating IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or comparable platforms.
• Proven experience with authentication protocols (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, SCIM), and implementing enterprise-grade features such as SSO, MFA, conditional access, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Proven track record in leading migrations from legacy authentication systems to modern IAM platforms.
• Agile/Scrum development experience, strong verbal/written communication, and cross-functional collaboration among developers, testers, and project managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience supporting project estimation and planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Adaptability and flexibility to evolving technical requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of secure coding practices in development.

Preferred Qualification

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise-level software development and design, with 5+ years leading a cross-functional engineering team.
• A masters degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience architecting scalable IAM solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles, including SSO, MFA, and conditional access.
• Practical understanding of integrating applications with IAM platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory).
• Solid experience in microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Certifications in technologies (e.g., Java, Spring, React, Angular) and Agile/Scrum methodologies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, showcasing a proactive approach to integrating security measures into the development process.
• Working knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and driving innovative, scalable solutions.

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