IAM Implementer / Architect at Phizenix in Dallas, TX

Role Summary We are seeking a seasoned IAM Implementer / Architect to join a high-impact security and identity initiative. This is a hands-on role for a practitioner who has strong implementation experience and is ready to grow into an architectural leadership capacity. The ideal candidate is comfortable working at both the execution level and the design/strategy level, with deep expertise in Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Okta, AWS IAM, and emerging agentic identity patterns. Must-Have Requirements Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID Hands-on deployment and configuration experience Ability to answer architecture-level questions on Azure AD design, federation, and governance Experience with Conditional Access, PIM, Identity Protection, and Entra ID roles Okta Identity Platform Production deployment and administration experience Non-Human Identity (NHI) / Machine Identity management via Okta Service accounts, API keys, machine-to-machine (M2M) tokens, OAuth client credentials flow Lifecycle automation for non-human identities Agentic Identity Must understand what agentic identity is and how to secure AI agents, bots, and automated pipelines Experience defining identity strategies for agentic workloads (LLM-based agents, RPA bots, etc.) AWS IAM Roles, policies, permission boundaries, SCPs, and IAM best practices Cross-account access, federation with Azure AD / Okta Implementor-to-Architect mindset Willingness and capability to evolve from hands-on implementation into architectural ownership Ability to document, present, and defend design decisions to senior stakeholders Key Responsibilities Implement and configure Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID solutions including SSO, MFA, SSPR, and RBAC Deploy and manage Okta environments, including Workforce Identity and non-human identity (NHI) use cases Design and implement Okta lifecycle management for machine identities, service accounts, and API credentials Define and enforce AWS IAM policies, roles, and permission models aligned to least-privilege principles Architect identity solutions for agentic workloads — securing AI agents, automation bots, and service pipelines Lead identity architecture discussions and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams Perform IAM assessments, gap analyses, and produce architecture diagrams and documentation Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to integrate identity into DevSecOps pipelines Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related incidents across all IAM platforms Stay current with emerging identity standards: SPIFFE/SPIRE, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, FIDO2/Passkeys Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) or Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator AWS Certified Security Specialty or Solutions Architect Experience with IGA platforms: SailPoint IdentityNow, Saviynt, or Oracle Identity Governance Familiarity with PAM solutions: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture and Identity-centric security models Exposure to DevSecOps pipelines and IAM as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, ARM/Bicep templates) Prior experience in financial services, healthcare, or regulated industries a plus