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Job Description
Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise, and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop onboard!
Why you'll love this job
As part of the Identity Services team, you’ll help deliver secure digital products that support a reliable and profitable airline. You will design, implement, and care for cybersecurity solutions that protect users, systems, operations, and data, by ensuring strong identity controls such as role-based access, authentication, authorization, and governance.
This role requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and high ethical responsibility. The fast-paced global airline environment offers opportunities for professional development, continuous growth, and meaningful impact.
In the Identity Services domain, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, standards, and patterns for delivering strong identity and access programs. You will be expected to balance technical oversight, and business alignment to secure organization’s digital assets while ensuring the team is empowered, the systems are resilient, and the entire operation runs smoothly, effectively, and proactively. Additional information about the skills needed for this position is listed in the Skills, Licenses & Certifications section below.
What you'll do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture: Design and oversee the architecture and deployment of IAM solutions to manage user identities, roles, and access privileges across the organization’s systems and applications.
- User Provisioning and De-provisioning Framework: Architect and optimize the processes for automating the creation, modification, and removal of user accounts and access rights based on organizational policies and user roles.
- Security and Governance: Establishing policies for user access, role-based access control (RBAC), and ensuring audit compliance.
- Designing Secure Architectures: Develop and design secure IT architectures that protect the organization's data, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with other IT teams, business units, and external partners to ensure security requirements are understood and implemented effectively.
- Security Standards and Best Practices: Establish and enforce security standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
- Leadership: Provide technical guidance and oversight to the engineering team, system owners and customers.
- Incident Response Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive incident response plans and procedures to ensure swift and effective handling of security incidents.
- Monitoring and Auditing Systems: Design and direct the continuous monitoring of IAM systems for suspicious activities, perform regular audits to ensure compliance with security policies, and generate comprehensive reports on access controls and user activities.
- Communication: Clearly convey project risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
- Operational Management and Monitoring: Design monitoring strategies to ensure the continuous availability, performance, and reliability of identity services.
- Compliance and Risk Management Framework: Design frameworks to ensure compliance with data protection laws and standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training. Extensive job experience in cybersecurity architecture or a related field is required, with a proven track record of designing and implementing secure IT architecture and frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in leading architectural design and strategic oversight in cybersecurity initiatives.
- 12+ years experience in Cybersecurity Architecture
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity architecture or related roles.
- Experience designing and implementing comprehensive security architectures and frameworks.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security features.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- Relevant certifications including but not limited to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP); Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Architecture (CISSP-ISSAP)
- Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM) tools and technologies
- Expertise in developing and implementing cybersecurity IAM policies and procedures
- Knowledge of IAM principles and methodologies
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards related to IAM (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
- Ability to conduct assessments and audits of IAM practices to identify vulnerabilities and gaps
- Strong problem-solving skills to address IAM management challenges
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience in managing IAM projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM) solutions (e.g., Saviynt, Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft Azure AD)
- Knowledge of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Kerberos)
- Familiarity with cloud security and cloud IAM (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD)
- Ability to analyze complex security requirements and design effective access management solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills to address security challenges and incidents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate security concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
Job Description
Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise, and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop onboard!
Why you'll love this job
As part of the Identity Services team, you’ll help deliver secure digital products that support a reliable and profitable airline. You will design, implement, and care for cybersecurity solutions that protect users, systems, operations, and data, by ensuring strong identity controls such as role-based access, authentication, authorization, and governance.
This role requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and high ethical responsibility. The fast-paced global airline environment offers opportunities for professional development, continuous growth, and meaningful impact.
In the Identity Services domain, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, standards, and patterns for delivering strong identity and access programs. You will be expected to balance technical oversight, and business alignment to secure organization’s digital assets while ensuring the team is empowered, the systems are resilient, and the entire operation runs smoothly, effectively, and proactively. Additional information about the skills needed for this position is listed in the Skills, Licenses & Certifications section below.
What you'll do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture: Design and oversee the architecture and deployment of IAM solutions to manage user identities, roles, and access privileges across the organization’s systems and applications.
- User Provisioning and De-provisioning Framework: Architect and optimize the processes for automating the creation, modification, and removal of user accounts and access rights based on organizational policies and user roles.
- Security and Governance: Establishing policies for user access, role-based access control (RBAC), and ensuring audit compliance.
- Designing Secure Architectures: Develop and design secure IT architectures that protect the organization's data, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with other IT teams, business units, and external partners to ensure security requirements are understood and implemented effectively.
- Security Standards and Best Practices: Establish and enforce security standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
- Leadership: Provide technical guidance and oversight to the engineering team, system owners and customers.
- Incident Response Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive incident response plans and procedures to ensure swift and effective handling of security incidents.
- Monitoring and Auditing Systems: Design and direct the continuous monitoring of IAM systems for suspicious activities, perform regular audits to ensure compliance with security policies, and generate comprehensive reports on access controls and user activities.
- Communication: Clearly convey project risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
- Operational Management and Monitoring: Design monitoring strategies to ensure the continuous availability, performance, and reliability of identity services.
- Compliance and Risk Management Framework: Design frameworks to ensure compliance with data protection laws and standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training. Extensive job experience in cybersecurity architecture or a related field is required, with a proven track record of designing and implementing secure IT architecture and frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in leading architectural design and strategic oversight in cybersecurity initiatives.
- 12+ years experience in Cybersecurity Architecture
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity architecture or related roles.
- Experience designing and implementing comprehensive security architectures and frameworks.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security features.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- Relevant certifications including but not limited to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP); Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Architecture (CISSP-ISSAP)
- Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM) tools and technologies
- Expertise in developing and implementing cybersecurity IAM policies and procedures
- Knowledge of IAM principles and methodologies
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards related to IAM (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
- Ability to conduct assessments and audits of IAM practices to identify vulnerabilities and gaps
- Strong problem-solving skills to address IAM management challenges
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience in managing IAM projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM) solutions (e.g., Saviynt, Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft Azure AD)
- Knowledge of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Kerberos)
- Familiarity with cloud security and cloud IAM (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD)
- Ability to analyze complex security requirements and design effective access management solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills to address security challenges and incidents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate security concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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Who's Hiring
- Boston Consulting53
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- Booz Allen Hamilton4
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services57
- Technology & Software5
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead IT architect jobs.
- Ten or more years of experience in IT architecture or related engineering roles
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and governance processes
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification strongly preferred
- Strong background in security architecture, networking, and infrastructure design
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead IT Architect Job Search
Tailor your resume to architecture frameworks
Hiring managers for lead it architect roles scan for TOGAF, Zachman, or SABSA fluency immediately. Call out the specific framework you used on each project, not just 'enterprise architecture,' so your resume clears the first technical review.
Show governance impact, not just delivery
Lead it architect job descriptions routinely ask for experience owning architectural standards and review boards. Describe decisions you owned, not just solutions you designed, to signal readiness for the governance responsibilities the role carries.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead it architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tech stack
Lead it architect openings vary sharply by stack: AWS-heavy roles, Azure-first shops, and on-premises environments all expect different depth. Filter for postings that name your primary platform before applying so your experience aligns with what the panel will probe.
Prepare a whiteboard architecture walk-through
Most lead it architect interviews include a live design exercise. Practice narrating a system design decision out loud, covering trade-offs, constraints, and alternatives, because panels evaluate your reasoning process as much as the diagram you produce.
Negotiate scope and reporting line, not just pay
Lead it architect offers often come with ambiguous authority over engineering teams. Before accepting, clarify whether the role owns architecture review, has budget input, and reports to a CTO or CIO, since those details define how much real influence the position carries.
Lead IT Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead it architects?
Boston Consulting, Koch, and BAE Systems USA are hiring the most lead it architects right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active in sectors undergoing large-scale cloud migration or digital modernization programs.
How many lead it architect jobs are remote?
About 47% of lead it architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the consultative and design-focused nature of the role. Cloud architecture and enterprise solutions sub-specializations tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions, while data center and on-premises infrastructure roles more often require an on-site or hybrid presence.
How do you become a lead it architect?
Start by building deep hands-on experience as a solutions or infrastructure architect, then progressively take ownership of cross-domain design decisions rather than single-system implementations. Earning an enterprise architecture certification such as TOGAF demonstrates you understand governance frameworks. Leading architecture review boards, mentoring junior architects, and presenting technology roadmaps to senior leadership are the practical steps that move a candidate from architect to lead.
Can you get hired as a lead it architect with limited experience?
Getting hired at the lead level with limited direct architecture experience is difficult, but internal promotion is a realistic path. Candidates who have held solutions architect or senior engineer roles can strengthen their case by documenting decisions that had organization-wide impact, contributing to or leading an architecture working group, and obtaining a recognized certification to validate the frameworks knowledge that hiring panels test for.
What does the lead it architect interview process look like?
Most lead it architect interview processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter or hiring manager screen confirms experience level and culture fit, followed by a technical panel that probes architecture decision-making, trade-off analysis, and familiarity with enterprise frameworks. A live whiteboard or virtual design exercise is common, and a final round often includes a presentation to senior technology leadership covering a past architecture initiative or a proposed solution to a provided scenario.
Where can I find and apply to lead it architect jobs?
You can find and apply to lead it architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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