As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

We are seeking an exceptional Principal IAM Architect to own and drive our comprehensive Enterprise Identity Governance Framework. This senior leadership position will be responsible for architecting, executing, enhancing, and presenting our identity transformation strategy with minimal oversight. As a cross-functional team leader, you will direct IAM operations, governance, and SRE monitoring teams to ensure cohesive execution across the identity landscape. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional technical depth in identity and access management combined with strategic vision and the ability to influence across the organization.

As one of the world's leading cybersecurity technology companies, we set the bar extraordinarily high. This role demands nothing short of excellence—only the topmost of the top performers need apply.

What You'll Do:

Lead the Enterprise Identity Transformation: Take complete ownership of our Identity Governance Framework - from strategy to execution, ensuring successful implementation with minimal supervision

Lead Cross-Functional IAM Teams: Provide direct leadership across IAM operations, IAM governance, and IAM SRE monitoring functions, ensuring alignment and coordinated execution

Architect End-to-End IAM Solutions: Design and implement comprehensive identity solutions spanning Okta, SailPoint, Delinea PAM, Veza for NHI, and LogScale monitoring

Drive Technological Decision Making: Make authoritative technical decisions on IAM architecture, product selection, and implementation approaches based on industry best practices

Develop Custom IAM Software Solutions: Create bespoke IAM tools, connectors, and automation systems to address unique enterprise requirements

Leverage AI for IAM Innovation: Apply AI technologies to enhance identity governance, anomaly detection, and access intelligence capabilities

Establish Operational Excellence: Implement IAM best practices, design operational runbooks, and create incident response procedures for identity services

Lead Identity Monitoring Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive monitoring frameworks for identity services, focusing on availability, performance, and security

Develop IAM SRE Practices: Establish SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets for identity services, and implement observability practices

Evangelize and Present: Develop executive presentations, lead stakeholder communications, and cultivate executive sponsorship for identity initiatives

Enhance Existing Frameworks: Critically evaluate and improve our current IAM architecture, identifying optimization opportunities and implementing enhancements autonomously

Manage Cross-Functional Execution: Coordinate cross-functional implementation teams, align priorities, and remove roadblocks without requiring senior leadership intervention

Develop Technical Standards: Create and enforce technical standards for authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privilege management

Deliver Measurable Outcomes: Drive measurable improvements in security posture, operational efficiency, and compliance through identity transformation

What You'll Need:

15+ years of enterprise IAM experience with significant time spent in both

Mid-sized companies approaching or navigating through inflection points in their growth

Large enterprise environments with complex, global identity requirements

Proven experience scaling IAM infrastructure during periods of hyper-growth

Unrelenting passion for identity and access management with demonstrated thought leadership and continuous learning in the IAM space

Insatiable curiosity about identity technologies and a proven history of self-directed research, experimentation, and innovation beyond assigned responsibilities

Exceptional drive and work ethic matching the intensity and pace of a world-class cybersecurity leader

Proven team leadership experience across multiple IAM disciplines (operations, governance, monitoring)

Strong background in IAM operations management, including incident response, change management, and service reliability

Experience with SRE practices applied to identity services, including monitoring, observability, and reliability engineering

Strong software development expertise with ability to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade IAM software solutions

Proven experience effectively leveraging AI technologies for identity management, including ML-based access anomaly detection, intelligent role mining, and generative AI for governance

Demonstrated ability to build custom IAM tooling for automation, integration, and enhanced capabilities

Proven experience successfully leading enterprise-wide identity transformation initiatives with minimal supervision

Deep expertise across the IAM technology stack: Okta, SailPoint, Delinea, Active Directory, and cloud IAM (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Extensive experience with identity governance, privileged access management, and non-human identity management

Strong understanding of RBAC/ABAC models and implementation patterns

Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture

Experience developing identity frameworks that balance security, usability, and scalability

Advanced knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM) and federation models

Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C-level executives

Experience leading technical teams and mentoring IAM professionals

Proficiency with infrastructure as code and automation (Terraform, Python, etc.)

Bonus Points:

Experience implementing Zero Trust architecture

Expertise with identity in containerized/Kubernetes environments

Background in IAM for multi-cloud environments

Experience with security compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.)

Implementation experience with decentralized identity or blockchain-based identity solutions

Expertise in developing AI/ML models for security applications

Experience with large language models for security automation and policy creation

Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Experience with chaos engineering principles applied to identity systems

CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs 

Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge  

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections

Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $135,000 - $225,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:06-10-2025