​Edwards Lifesciences, a medical technology company, is seeking an Architect for Information Security specializing in IAM. This role is highly collaborative and requires deep technical knowledge to design, implement, operate, and maintain enterprise-level IAM services and related technologies globally, ensuring compliance and enhancing the overall security posture.

• ​Location: Multiple US locations (including remote in the Arlington Area, VA).
• ​Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience. Prior experience in an architect role focused on Information Security and/or IAM domain is preferred.
• ​Focus: Providing architectural leadership, security design patterns, and establishing best practices for all IAM capabilities, with a heavy emphasis on Active Directory, Entra ID, and privileged access management.

​How You Will Make an Impact: Architecture, Leadership, and Strategy

​The architect drives the secure evolution of the company’s identity framework.

• ​Architectural Leadership: Provide design and architecture guidance for enterprise-level security initiatives, system integration, and tools within the IAM domain. Serve as the technical lead for major IAM security initiatives.
• ​Design Standards: Develop security design patterns and architectural models that ensure repeatable, consistent architecture for IAM capabilities. Establish security best practices to ensure compliance with enterprise-wide policies.
• ​Core Expertise: Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing secure Active Directory and Entra ID solutions, including deep knowledge of authentication features (Kerberos, LDAP), security best practices (tiering, credential theft mitigations), and troubleshooting.
• ​Modern IAM: Understand modern IAM solutions (e.g., MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, SSO) and identity providers using SAML, OAuth, or OpenID Connect.
• ​Incident & Risk: Resolve issues and incidents through highly complex root cause analysis. Partner in security operations and forensic analysis when required.
• ​Liaison: Act as a business liaison and lead advisor, translating complex security concepts into business-friendly language for stakeholders.

​Required and Preferred Qualifications

• ​Expertise: Expert knowledge of security concepts for identity and access management.
• ​AD/Entra ID: Proven experience in securing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• ​Cybersecurity Breadth (Preferred): Understanding of at least three cyber security domains (e.g., platform, application, network, cloud, data, and identity security).
• ​Methodologies (Preferred): Experience implementing industry good practices (NIST, ISO 2700x, SANS). Working knowledge with threat modeling (STRIDE).
• ​Certifications (Preferred): Certifications in related disciplines (CEH, CISM, CISSP).
• ​Soft Skills: Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.