Identity Governance Architect

What you get to do in this role: A Veza Identity Governance / Lifecycle Management (LCM) Architect designs and deploys access controls, authorization policies, and automated workflows on the Veza platform. Candidates require 5 to 10+ years of IAM experience, proficiency with cloud/SaaS access management, and strong customer-facing consulting or engineering skills. Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: Core Qualifications & Experience Experience: 5+ years of hand on professional experience in IAM (Identity and Access Management) architecture, security consulting, or customer success. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience. Platform Knowledge: Fluency in IGA (Identity Governance & Administration) platforms, authorization graphs, and access discovery. Cloud & SaaS: Hands-on experience integrating identity platforms across cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise SaaS (Microsoft 365, Salesforce, ServiceNow, GitHub). Technical Competencies Lifecycle Management: Deep understanding of Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) processes and automated provisioning workflows. Authorization Models: Mastery of RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control), and the Principle of Least Privilege. Non-Human Identities: Ability to govern and track machine identities, service accounts, and API keys. Scripting/APIs: Practical knowledge of building API-driven integrations using Python, REST APIs, or SQL. Soft Skills & Business Capabilities Executive Communication: Ability to translate complex access policies into actionable technical controls and advise CISOs/Security Leaders. Project Leadership: Track record of gathering requirements, conducting stakeholder workshops, and leading deployments from kickoff to production. Core Values: Veza typically looks for customer-centric problem solvers with an ownership mindset and can lead projects independently. FD21 For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $165,500 - $289,600, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.