Chief Architect

About

Akkodis is seeking a Chief Architect for a Contract with a client in Philadelphia, PA(Remote). The ideal candidate with deep expertise in enterprise identity governance, capable of leading complex, security‑driven implementations.

Rate Range: $45/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead enterprise-wide IAM/IGA solutions aligned with security policies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Design and implement identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, de‑provisioning, RBAC, PAM, and governance workflows.
• Drive integration of IAM platforms with ERP, HRIS, cloud services, and other critical enterprise systems.
• Evaluate, select, and implement IAM/IGA technologies through vendor assessments, PoCs, and long‑term roadmap development.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Compliance, and HR teams to ensure seamless identity governance and cross‑functional alignment.
• Develop and enforce IAM standards, including authentication, federation, MFA, and identity protocol governance, while optimizing system performance and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in IAM/IGA architecture within regulated or enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise with IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Azure AD, or ForgeRock.
• Strong understanding of identity protocols, directory services, and cloud identity models.

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.