IAM Architect (contract)
- Berlin
- Self-employed
- Keine Angabe
Contract Type: Freelance / Freelance-to-Perm Transition Possible
A leading digital banking platform is seeking a skilled IAM Architect to support a business-critical identity and access management initiative. This role is instrumental in shaping a secure
and scalable IAM environment, focusing on high privilege user monitoring and segregation of duties (SoD).
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement IAM architecture in a highly regulated financial environment
- Define and improve access models, especially for privileged users and sensitive operations
- Drive segregation of duties controls and enforce least privilege principles
- Lead the integration and configuration of IAM technologies (ideally Okta, but open to others such as ForgeRock, SailPoint, or One Identity)
- Collaborate with engineering, security, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with technical and regulatory requirements
- Attend occasional in-person workshops in Germany to align stakeholders and progress project milestones
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong background in IAM architecture, ideally within banking, fintech, or regulated industries
- Proven experience designing and implementing access control systems using platforms such as Okta, ForgeRock, or similar
- Deep understanding of SoD, RBAC, and privileged access controls
- Ability to work across departments and influence IAM strategy and policy
- Strong communication skills in English (German is a plus)
- Willingness to travel occasionally for key stakeholder workshops
What’s on Offer:
- Strategic IAM role in a fast-paced digital banking environment
- Flexible working arrangements – remote-first with occasional travel
- Influence the IAM landscape of a modern financial platform from the ground up