Enterprise Identity & Access Management Architect

Job Description

As an Enterprise Identity & Access Management Architect, you will:

• Define and maintain the enterprise IAM strategy, architecture, standards, and roadmap.
• Lead the design and governance of identity services, including Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management, Authentication, Authorization, Federation, and Directory Services.
• Develop secure identity architecture patterns and reference architectures for workforce, customer, third-party, and machine identities.
• Partner with engineering, cloud, application, and cybersecurity teams to embed identity controls into enterprise platforms and services.
• Drive the adoption of Zero Trust principles, strong authentication, least privilege, and secure-by-design practices while providing architectural oversight and governance for strategic initiatives.

Hybrid: Expected to work in accordance with State Street's hybrid work model.

Shift: Standard business hours with flexibility to support global stakeholders across multiple time zones.

The team you will be joining is part of the Security Architecture organization, a function that is critical to the firm's ability to securely deliver technology services, manage cybersecurity risk, and meet regulatory obligations. As identity remains a cornerstone of modern security and Zero Trust architectures, this role is responsible for establishing the strategic direction, governance, and architectural standards that protect enterprise identities, privileged access, and critical business services.

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong security architecture and IAM domain expertise coupled with strategic thinking and sound risk-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to influence enterprise-wide technology and architecture decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading complex, large-scale technology transformation programs across global organizations.
• Ability to balance security, operational resilience, regulatory requirements, and business enablement through practical architectural solutions.

• Experience operating within highly regulated industries, preferably financial services.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams and stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Limited travel may be required based on business needs.

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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