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System One

Identity Access Management SME

Washington, DC · Remote

$65.28/hr

Identity Access Management SME Remote Type: Contract To Hire Compensation : $65.28 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (or higher if required) Overview This role is for a ...

System One

Identity Access Management SME

Washington, DC · Remote

$65.28/hr

Identity Access Management SME Remote Type: Contract To Hire Compensation : $65.28 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (or higher if required) Overview This role is for a ...

Snowrelic Inc

IAM Architect (W2)

Glen Allen, VA · Remote

Remote IAM, Azure Kubernetes Services, Single sign on, Architect  This role is focused ... the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Researcher Authentication Services (RAS ...

Finance of America Companies

Identity Architect

$120K - $140K/yr

... for the architecture, engineering, automation, integration, and continuous improvement of ... Serves as the senior technical authority for Finance of America's Identity and Access Management ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote identity access management architect in the United States is $116,431.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a remote identity access management architect do?

A Remote Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing systems that control user access to digital resources within an organization. They work remotely to develop secure authentication and authorization solutions, often integrating various identity platforms and managing user lifecycle processes. Their role includes establishing best practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with IT and security teams to safeguard sensitive information. By working remotely, they leverage cloud-based tools and technologies to maintain security and access controls across distributed environments.

How does a remote identity access management architect typically collaborate with other IT teams to ensure secure access across the organization?

As a Remote Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect, you will frequently collaborate with security, network, and application development teams to design and implement robust access controls. This involves conducting regular meetings to understand their requirements, align on security protocols, and troubleshoot integration challenges. Communication is vital, as you'll need to explain complex IAM concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leveraging collaboration tools and clear documentation helps ensure that everyone is aligned on best practices and that access policies are consistently enforced across all systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote identity access management architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Identity Access Management Architect, you need expertise in identity and access management (IAM) frameworks, security protocols, and a background in computer science or information security. Familiarity with IAM platforms like Okta, Azure AD, and SailPoint, as well as certifications such as CISSP or Azure Security Engineer, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with stakeholders and translating technical requirements. These competencies are vital for designing secure, scalable IAM solutions that protect organizational assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Infographic showing various Remote Identity Access Management Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,431 per year, or $56 per hour.

Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Remote

$115/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. seeks a highly skilled and proactive Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our growing Information Security team. This role plays a vital part in enhancing our organization's security posture by overseeing the full identity lifecycle-managing user credentials, access rights, and entitlements across enterprise applications and infrastructure. Working collaboratively with business stakeholders, HR, IT, and compliance teams, the IAM Engineer is expected to architect, implement, and continually optimize IAM processes in alignment with business needs, compliance frameworks, and security best practices. This high-impact role requires a strong technical foundation, analytical mindset, and commitment to maintaining security controls that support organizational integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Hiring Range: $115-145K depending on experience. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction for any employer. We cannot provide visa sponsorship or assume existing sponsorships. While this position may offer remote flexibility, candidates must be available to travel occasionally for onboarding, training, and periodic in-person collaboration.
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Key Responsibilities
  • Drives the execution and continuous improvement of Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls technology. This includes, but isn't limited to, administration, configuration of IAM/SSO technology, designing and implementing access provisioning and de-provisioning workflows, enabling thorough entitlement reviews and access recertification, implementing and optimizing role-based authorization, ensuring segregation of duties based on business rules, and enabling robust computer user account management.
  • Partners closely with Human Resources to maintain precise access and authorization controls, ensuring alignment with employee lifecycle events.
  • Proactively Identifies and resolves gaps within business processes related to IAM. This often involves configuration of IAM/SSO technology, analyzing security and authorization setups, contributing to user documentation, assisting with data interface design, and overseeing data migration and reconciliation efforts.
  • Regularly interacts with end-users, managers, IT and data custodians to ensure IAM/SSO controls are properly configured and comply with access controls and audit procedures.
  • Provides expert operational support and guidance for critical authentication and authorization services, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Active Directory, and Identity Management (IdM) platforms.
  • Responds to and troubleshoot IAM-related incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Collaborates with various stakeholders, including internal audit/risk management, third-party vendors, and internal IT departments, to identify, document, and support the remediation of information security and operational issues impacting Casella's IAM systems.
  • Ensures all IAM activities and solutions adhere to internal security policies, industry best practices, and relevant regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
  • Provides input and support for the design and implementation of secure IAM architectures and solutions.
  • Trains other security staff and maintain documentation for IAM processes and configurations.
  • Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
  • Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required, although equivalent education and experience may also be considered. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or IT security, with hands-on expertise in SailPoint IdentityNow and Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD). Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, and TypeScript is essential, along with experience working with REST/SOAP APIs and JSON.
A solid understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), compliance frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR, as well as Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices, is also important. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are required. Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, SailPoint IdentityNow Professional, CISSP, and CIAM.
Only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, TN Visa holders, or applicants with authorized temporary work status may apply. U.S. work authorization is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Attributes
Excellent communicator with outstanding critical thinking and decision-making skills who is adept at navigating nuances of leading a team of technical and non-technical company professionals in creating cyber architecture while building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, developing trust, encouraging continuous learning, and achieving business results.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Boot & Clothing Allowance, Safety Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

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