Architect, implement and maintain authentication (AuthN) and authorization (AuthZ) systems for enterprise and customer-facing applications. Build, test, and deploy identity solutions at global scale Define IAM standards and best practices for CIAM and workforce identity systems. Champion Zero Trust principles and ensure IAM solutions meet PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and other compliance requirements. Embed security controls and audit capabilities into identity workflows. Act as a senior Individual Contributor driving technical decisions and mentoring engineers. Influence IAM roadmap and strategy across multiple teams. Implement SSO, MFA, and federation using OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM. Automate identity lifecycle management with IaC tools (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines. Partner with Product, Security, and Platform teams to manage interdependencies and deliver seamless identity experiences.