Lead Technical Architect, IT Identity Management

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting-edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale, enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our Global IT team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions. As a Distinguished level Identity Management Architect, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and efficiency of our organization’s identity and access management systems. Your expertise will span various areas of identity and access management (IAM) technology, including application security, security architecture, policy enforcement, directory services, platform security, and security frameworks. You will provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams and oversee technical IT aspects of related activities. Location for this position is remote within the United States. Some travel to visit the corporate office in Irvine, California is required. **How you will make an impact:** + **Technical Leadership** : Provide technical expertise and guidance on IAM security technology, serving as the final escalation point for IAM tools. + **Integration and Interfacing** : Interface IAM systems with applications using API communications and web services. + **Security Posture** : Influence security strategies by evaluating business requirements and ensuring compliance. + **Identity Governance & Administration** : Oversee the development and lifecycle management of services related to identity governance and administration. + **Architecture and Implementation** : Architect and implement IAM solutions within the environment, adhering to best practices. + **Documentation** : Create and maintain standards for documentation related to identity processes and infrastructure. + Define IT strategy and engineering roadmap to meet Global IT vision and business requirements in collaboration with leading vendors and industry experts. Initiate and lead infrastructure and/or systems evaluation testing/proof of concepts; Lead maintenance and upgrade activities on IT infrastructure and/or applications. Lead implementation of technology change + Oversee multiple projects' technical implementations to meet architectural standards and operational processes. Serve as the technical lead of key/strategic system implementations + Define system configuration and operational standards for key/strategic projects. Leads in implementation, testing, and validation of desired technical solution to meet project goals + Initiate and lead RASP initiatives (reliability, availability, scalability, and performance) + Author device, network and/or systems diagrams, including configuration parameters + Provide training, coaching and knowledge transfer to team members on more complex tasks + Incidental **What you'll need (Required):** + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or technical field Plus 12 years of related experience in IT + Including 8 years' experience in: IT Infrastructure Systems and IDM systems and architecture And + 3 years of demonstrated solid performance in an architect role with cross functional teams (within IT and/or within the business) on enterprise-level or complex/ novel system implementations + Must be well versed in Entra/Azure AD Active Directory AND Sailpoint **What else we look for (Preferred):** + Professional certifications (e.g, CISSP, CISM, IAM, CISPP, TOGAF, ITIL, PKI, AD, AWS, or MCSE) strongly preferred + 3 years of relevant industry experience (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, etc.) or in highly regulated environments + Excellent problem-solving skills + Excellent understanding of troubleshooting techniques with the ability to adapt and learn modern technologies + Excellent organization and time management skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer focused skills + Experience drafting technical documentation + Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization while applying broad-based technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines + Expert knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering + Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills + Expert understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work + Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to influence change + Expert documentation and troubleshooting skills. + Expert knowledge of system administration or configuration. + Strict attention to detail + Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment + Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. The base pay range for this position is $152,000 to $216,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. **COVID Vaccination Requirement** Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide. For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.