Senior Identity & Access Architect- Remote within the US

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.
Interview integrity requirement
- Candidates must personally complete all interviews and technical assessments. The use of proxies or third-party representatives during any stage of the hiring process is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Final candidates will be required to participate in at least one in-person interview. Some travel for this role is expected. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.*

Help us build secure, seamless access across a modern enterprise. As our Senior IAM Architect, you'll design and evolve identity platforms that keep the right people connected to the right resources—securely, reliably, and without friction—across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments. You'll partner closely with security, infrastructure, cloud, application, HR, and compliance teams to deliver solutions that balance strong controls with great user experience.
What You'll Do

- Design and support hybrid identity architectures using Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta

- Architect authentication, authorization, and federation patterns for workforce, partner, and service identities

- Apply least-privilege models (RBAC, ABAC) and role lifecycle management

- Design MFA, passwordless, conditional access, and adaptive authentication policies

- Automate joiner/mover/leaver (JML) workflows and identity lifecycle processes

- Integrate IAM platforms with HR systems, directories, and SaaS applications

- Support identity incident response—investigating access misuse, auth failures, and compromise

- Monitor identity signals and logs to strengthen detection capabilities

- Produce architecture diagrams, standards, runbooks, and documentation

- Provide design reviews and best-practice guidance to application and infrastructure teams

What You Bring

- 7+ years in security or identity architecture with hands-on enterprise IAM expertise

- Advanced skills in Active Directory (domains, forests, trusts, GPOs), Microsoft Entra ID (Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, PIM), and Okta (Workforce Identity, SSO, Lifecycle Management, Workflows)

- Proven experience with hybrid AD/Entra ID architectures and directory synchronization

- Strong background in identity lifecycle automation, role modeling, federation, Zero Trust design, PIM/PAM, access governance/certification, and large-scale directory transformations

- Knowledge of Kerberos, LDAP, SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect

- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Work Style: Remote/hybrid with occasional in-person collaboration; camera-on virtual meetings.
What We Offer:

- Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision

- 401(k) with company match

- Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays

- Remote-first role with monthly communication stipend

- Professional development programs and tuition assistance

- Home office equipment stipend

- Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contr