Job description
Description
Job Title: Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Architect
Location: Remote (Netherlands-based) – Occasional travel to Zaandam may be required
Work Type: Full-Time Contract
Duration: 6 months + extension
Role Overview: A Senior IGA Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide identity governance solutions that ensure secure access to organizational resources while enabling business efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and oversee the implementation of various Identity Governance capabilities including identity lifecycle management, RBAC, user provisioning, access reviews, access requests etc.
Creates detailed architecture documentation, and provides technical leadership to implementation teams.
Define and oversee implementation of policies, authentication mechanisms, authorization frameworks, service account management, CI/CD pipelines for IGA, target application integrations, PAM integrations, and access governance across the enterprise.
Develop IGA roadmaps aligned with business objectives and security requirements
Analyze the current IGA infrastructure to identify gaps and recommend improvements
Develops IGA policies and standards, and ensures compliance with security frameworks and regulations.
Work with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements to identify and define technical solutions
Requirements
Technical Skills Required:
Deep expertise in leading IGA platforms like Saviynt and/or SailPoint.
Deep expertise in IGA frameworks, protocols, and standards (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM)
Strong knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID) and federation technologies
Familiarity with cloud identity solutions and security architectures
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)
Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions
Proficiency in identity governance and administration (IGA)
Professional Experience:
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in IGA with 5+ years in architecture roles
Track record of successful enterprise IGA implementations
Experience leading technical teams and managing stakeholder relationships
Strong background in information security and risk management
Leadership Qualities: The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking to align IGA solutions with business goals. They should have experience mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CIAM, CCSP) preferred
Ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and performance expectations.
