Data and Identity Architect

Key Responsibilities Enterprise Data Architecture

• Define and implement enterprise-wide data architecture principles, frameworks, and standards .
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms supporting analytics, AI/ML, operational systems, and regulatory reporting .
• Establish frameworks for Data Governance, Metadata Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality, and Data Lineage .
• Drive data modernization initiatives involving cloud-native architectures, data lakes, and lakehouse platforms .
• Define enterprise integration standards and API-based architecture patterns.
• Establish standards for data security, accessibility, retention, auditability, and lifecycle management.

Identity Access Architecture

• Define and drive the enterprise Identity Access Management (IAM) and Customer Identity Access Management (CIAM) strategy.
• Architect and establish enterprise solutions for:
  • Single Sign-On ( SSO )
  • Multi-Factor Authentication ( MFA )
  • OAuth 2.0
  • OpenID Connect
  • SAML
  • Identity Federation
  • Identity Governance Administration ( IGA )
  • Privileged Access Management ( PAM )
• Drive adoption of Zero Trust Architecture and identity governance principles.
• Ensure secure and seamless access across applications, APIs, digital platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Establish identity and access architecture standards aligned with enterprise security requirements.

Architecture Technology Leadership

• Partner with engineering, product, security, and business stakeholders to define technology roadmaps and architecture strategies .
• Lead architecture reviews and establish enterprise-wide technology standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Mentor engineering and architecture teams and promote architecture best practices.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk, and compliance teams to ensure secure-by-design implementations.
• Drive architecture modernization and enterprise transformation initiatives.

Governance Compliance

• Ensure architecture and technology solutions comply with applicable security, privacy, regulatory, and governance requirements .
• Define standards for:
  • Data Lineage
  • Data Retention
  • Auditability
  • Access Controls
  • Data Governance
  • Identity Governance
• Support enterprise risk management and information security initiatives.
• Establish architecture governance frameworks and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with senior business leaders, technology leadership, engineering teams, and cybersecurity teams.
• Collaborate with external technology vendors and strategic partners.
• Drive cross-functional and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Communicate complex architecture concepts and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills Data Architecture

• Data Lake / Lakehouse Architecture
• Data Warehousing
• ETL / ELT Frameworks
• Master Data Management ( MDM )
• Metadata Management
• Data Lineage Data Governance
• SQL NoSQL Databases
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Data Integration API Architecture

Identity Security

• IAM / CIAM
• SSO / MFA
• OAuth 2.0
• OpenID Connect
• SAML
• Identity Federation
• Identity Governance Administration ( IGA )
• Privileged Access Management ( PAM )
• Zero Trust Architecture

Cloud Platform Technologies

• AWS / Azure / GCP
• Kubernetes Containers
• Microservices Architecture
• API Gateways
• Kafka Event Streaming Platforms
• Cloud-Native Architecture

Preferred Technologies

• Okta
• Ping Identity
• ForgeRock
• Microsoft Entra ID
• SailPoint
• CyberArk
• Databricks
• Snowflake
• Collibra
• Informatica
• Confluent

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology , or a related discipline.
• Masters degree in a relevant field would be preferred.
• Relevant certifications in Cloud, Data Architecture, Cybersecurity, IAM, or Identity Management would be an advantage.

Experience

• 15+ years of overall technology experience .
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Identity Architecture, Platform Architecture, or related architecture roles .
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade technology platforms and transformation programs .
• Strong experience in Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments , or other large-scale technology environments.
• Experience working across complex enterprise technology ecosystems involving data, cloud, security, identity, integration, and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading architecture governance and large-scale technology transformation initiatives.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic and enterprise-level thinking
• Strong architecture governance capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Business and technology acumen
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to lead enterprise transformation initiatives
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills