Identity and Access Management Architect/Engineer

Join a passionate team of security experts within a Nordic Cyber practice. We help organizations navigate today's complex threat landscape by delivering practical, innovative solutions across identity and access management, cloud security, data protection, and threat intelligence. We combine deep technical expertise with genuine curiosity about emerging threats and technologies, believing that security is about enabling business success.

As an Identity and Access Management Architect/Engineer, you will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex IAM solutions for leading organizations. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to define identity architectures, oversee implementations, and ensure successful deployment and ongoing operation of IAM technologies. Your role spans the full lifecycle—from architecture and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support. You will contribute at both strategic levels (defining IAM strategies) and tactical levels (hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization).

Responsibilities

• Design high-level and detailed IAM architectures aligned with business objectives and leading industry practices across all domains.
• Architect, implement, and integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications, directories, cloud platforms, and third-party identity providers.
• Define IAM use cases, functional and non-functional requirements, technical specifications, and system specifications for optimal performance and security.
• Conduct technical training sessions with client IAM teams and produce comprehensive technical documentation for solution operations and maintenance.
• Oversee implementation, support prerequisites, provide production hyper-care, and troubleshoot complex authentication, access policy, and provisioning issues.

Requirements

• 8+ years of enterprise identity experience with a proven track record of designing and implementing sophisticated IAM solutions.
• Extensive experience across IGA, PAM, AM, AD, and CIAM with the ability to build integrated identity strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, and similar IAM platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Microsoft Entra Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience with modern authentication standards including SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos, and decentralized identity concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Cyber Security, IT, or a related discipline.
• Danish language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Eligibility for government security clearance.
• Familiarity with current AI and ML tools and their applications in IAM solutions.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAMS, or vendor-specific IAM certifications.
• Knowledge of RBAC design principles.