IAM Solution Architect

We are looking for a talented IAM Solution Architect to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for our Corporate organization in Atlanta, GA. 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

 

• Translate stakeholder needs into secure, scalable solutions by collaborating across business, IT, and security to define requirements and deliver the right technology fit.
• Align and harden system configurations (OS, network, applications, cloud) to meet documented performance, resilience, and security requirements—reducing misconfigurations and drift.
• Engineer and research new capabilities that fully integrate cybersecurity controls into the enterprise stack, improving detection, prevention, and response effectiveness.
• Design secure architectures for hardware, operating systems, and software applications that meet cybersecurity requirements from the outset (“secure‑by‑design”).
• Oversee authorized penetration testing of enterprise assets, prioritize and drive remediation, and validate fixes to measurably reduce exploitable risk.
• Strengthen financial stewardship by contributing to AOP planning, managing budgets and POs, reconciling invoices, and forecasting costs to deliver security outcomes efficiently.
• Lead and optimize team performance—managing employees/contractors, aligning resources to near‑term and strategic goals, and embedding continuous improvement.
• Develop talent and relationships by coaching and mentoring team members, driving performance plans and training, and applying BRM practices to deliver clear business value.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Financial acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. 
   
• Develops talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. 
   
• Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
   
• Drives vision and purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. 
   
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. 
   
• Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. 
   
• Organizational savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. 
   
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. 
   
• IT Operational Support - Executes ongoing activities and procedures required to manage and maintain IT services to deliver agreed service levels. 
   
• Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements. 
   
• Strategic Planning and Policy - Advocates for changes in policy through collaboration and the identification of gaps identified by the use of cybersecurity technologies that protect Cummins' data and business information systems. 
   
• Systems Security Requirements Planning - Consults with customers through attending cross-functional meetings to gather and evaluate security requirements and translates these security requirements for incorporation into a technical solution(s); provides guidance to partners on how to best apply security requirements as part of the Cummins governance processes through consultation to reduce business risk. 
   
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 
  
   

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. 
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification preferred. 
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 
  
   

Experience: 

• 5-7 years of cybersecurity work experience is required. 
• 2 years of experience with Cloud technology and concepts preferred.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution design and implementation.
• 7+ years of experience architecting enterprise IAM solutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise IAM service capabilities in large, technically complex organizations.
• Expertise with IAM technologies such as SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Delinea, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or Ping Identity.
• Experience with cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or AWS.
• Experience working with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory concepts including users, computers, groups, and policies.
• Understanding of database architecture and core database concepts.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, processes, and workflows.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong enterprise relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information effectively to technical, non-technical, management, and executive audiences.
• Strong diagnostic, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment across multiple teams.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CIGE
• CIAM
• CIMP
• CAMS
• CIPA

Responsibilities

• Architect modern IAM solutions that integrate with cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments while aligning with regulatory and business objectives.
• Define IAM architecture and reference patterns and develop supporting documentation including architectural diagrams and technical specifications.
• Establish policies and standards for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Access Management (AM).
• Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and hybrid IT infrastructures.
• Collaborate with business leaders and technical stakeholders to translate identity and access requirements into scalable and compliant IAM solutions.
• Provide architectural governance and ensure quality and delivery assurance for IAM initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve IAM solutions in support of compliance requirements and industry best practices.
• Support ongoing system operations, maintenance activities, and issue resolution while proactively identifying and addressing technical risks.
• Assist application teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure proper IAM integration.
• Conduct industry and market research to stay current on IAM technologies, emerging trends, and best practices.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.