Senior Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level identity and

Target Start: Dec 5, 2025

Duration: 6 Months

Once a month on site

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level identity and security solutions. This senior-level role will drive cybersecurity architecture initiatives, guide long-term security strategy, and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement secure identity and access management (IAM) solutions leveraging Entra ID and Okta.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud security, advising on IAM, Zero Trust, authentication, authorization, and federation protocols.
• Develop and refine security strategy, roadmaps, and long-term security architecture plans.
• Lead security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and threat modeling activities for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Define and promote security best practices, standards, and governance processes across the organization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams-including cloud engineering, network security, DevOps, and compliance-to ensure secure design and integration.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and automation capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance to leadership and mentor junior security team members.

Must Haves

• 7-10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Architecture, with a focus on cloud and IAM.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Okta, and modern identity governance principles.
• Experience building and driving security strategies, maturity roadmaps, and enterprise security programs.
• Proven ability to assess complex environments and design scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and related security controls.
• Strong understanding of authentication/authorization technologies (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, MFA, SCIM).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Okta Certified Professional/Architect.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architecture models.
• Background in security operations, risk management, or cloud engineering.