IAM Architect, Advanced

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking an Advanced Architect to join their Enterprise Security Architecture & Engineering team. The IAM Architect will work with business areas and Federal Reserve National IT product lines to develop and implement architecture strategies, detailed designed standards, and reference architectures.

Requirements

• Participate in and lead architectural discussions with technical and management audiences
• Develop implementable solutions to close architectural gaps
• Design information security architecture standards
• Research and identify information security best practice methods and the latest technologies
• Communicate complex security architectural concepts and principals to all audiences
• Build bi-directional partnerships with customers and FRS IT, application development, and architect communities across the System and provide specialized expertise on complex security technology matters
• Educate senior management on security architecture direction, strategies, and practical application
• Initiate and guide projects with diverse groups of partners to improve our information security landscape
• Architect, configure, and deploy the Federal Reserve's Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform
• Design the target-state IAM architecture, integrating the IGA platform with enterprise directories, HR and ERP systems, and key business applications
• Develop identity data models, integration frameworks, and automation workflows aligned with security and compliance requirements
• Establish governance for role-based access control, attribute-based access control, segregation of duties, and access certification programs
• Partner with product owners, system engineers, and compliance teams to ensure that identity processes support audit readiness, incident response, and data protection mandates
• Provide technical mentorship and architectural oversight to engineering and implementation teams
• Contribute to the development of enterprise IAM strategy, standards, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with evolving security and business requirements

Benefits

• Great medical benefits
• Pension and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer leave
• Onsite amenities that make working here fun