Project Description: We are looking for an experienced IAM Technical Architect to join a cybersecurity initiative within a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on designing and governing a robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) architecture, ensuring security, compliance, scalability, and seamless integration across enterprise systems. As a key technical expert, you will define end-to-end architecture concepts, guide technical decisions, assess risks, and ensure alignment with industry regulations and cybersecurity standards. This is a highly collaborative role involving close cooperation with client-side architects, security specialists, and other technical stakeholders. The position is focused on technical architecture and solution design rather than business analysis or requirements prioritization. Required Qualifications: • 10+ years of professional experience in IAM, IGA, cybersecurity architecture, or related security domains. • Proven experience designing end-to-end IAM/IGA architectures in enterprise environments. • Experience delivering and designing at least five IAM/IGA architecture implementations. • Strong understanding of IAM/IGA integration concepts, interface architecture, and system interoperability. • Experience working within highly regulated industries and compliance-driven environments. • Strong knowledge of: ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2, KRITIS. • Experience identifying and managing technical risks, dependencies, and architectural challenges. • Strong analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills. • Experience collaborating with multiple technical stakeholder groups and large-scale enterprise environments. • Fluent German (C1/C2 level) required for project delivery and client communication. Nice to Have: • Experience in the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors. • Previous involvement in KRITIS-regulated environments. • Consulting background within complex IAM/IGA transformation or implementation programs. • Experience with large-scale identity modernization initiatives. • Familiarity with cloud-based IAM ecosystems and hybrid identity architectures. Scope of Services: • Design, develop, and continuously improve the overall IAM/IGA architecture. • Create technical solution concepts and define integration strategies for IAM/IGA ecosystems. • Ensure a coherent and scalable end-to-end architecture across all identity-related services and platforms. • Design interfaces and integration mechanisms between IAM/IGA solutions and connected enterprise applications. • Identify architectural risks, dependencies, technical constraints, and mitigation strategies. • Ensure architectural compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including: ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2, KRITIS. • Collaborate with client-side architects, security experts, and technical teams to drive architectural decisions. • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the entire solution lifecycle. • Support governance processes and ensure architectural consistency across the program. • Review solution designs and recommend improvements in line with security and compliance requirements. Originally posted on Himalayas