Security Architect - Identity and Access Management

At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.

 

In today's complex cybersecurity landscape, effective identity and access management is crucial to safeguarding our systems and sensitive data. The Security Architect in IAM is a key role responsible for designing and implementing secure IAM solutions, directly impacting our organization’s ability to protect assets while maintaining compliance and trust with our customers.

 

• Strategic Visionary: You bring a comprehensive understanding of the IAM landscape and proactively identify and address emerging identity risks. You will shape the IAM strategy, ensuring it aligns with the organization’s objectives and security framework.
• Technical Innovator: Your commitment to continuous improvement drives you to evaluate and implement advanced IAM technologies, ensuring our processes remain robust against evolving threats and align with best practices.
• Collaborative Leader: You will establish partnerships across organizational functions, advocating for IAM best practices. By fostering collaboration, you will create a cohesive and informed environment focused on a strong security posture.
• Resilient and Adaptive: You excel in a dynamic environment, skillfully managing complex IAM projects, and leading cross-functional teams through change. Your ability to pivot and solve problems will be invaluable through challenging security situations.

• Shape Industry Standards: Engage in industry forums, thought leadership initiatives, and professional groups to influence the future of IAM practices.
• Executive Presence: Gain visibility and direct involvement in executive-level decision-making, refining your communication and strategic influence.
• Expand Your Leadership Toolkit: You will serve as a thought leader focused on IAM, providing an opportunity for mentorship, coaching, and talent development within the cybersecurity domain.
• Complex Problem-Solving: Address high-impact IAM challenges that will sharpen your critical thinking, analytical, and strategic planning skills.

• Drive IAM Innovation: Lead initiatives to research, assess, and implement leading-edge IAM technologies and solutions that address authentication, authorization, and identity governance.
• Guide IAM Operations: Oversee the daily implementation and management of IAM services, ensuring adherence to security protocols and operational efficiency.
• Shape Security Strategy: Build and execute a comprehensive IAM strategy that aligns with the company's risk profile and overarching business objectives.
• Manage IAM Projects: Oversee complex IAM initiatives, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery while proactively managing risks and fostering a culture of adaptability.
• Foster a Culture of Excellence: Promote an environment that encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous learning among team members. Act as a resource and mentor for colleagues, guiding them in their professional development and enhancing our collective capabilities in IAM practices. Your contributions will help build a well-informed, high-performing team committed to achieving security objectives.

• Extensive Architectural Expertise: 8+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with a proven track record of designing and architecting robust IAM solutions. Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, drive innovation in security architectures, and effectively manage complex projects to enhance organizational security posture and compliance.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of IAM technologies, protocols (like SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and identity governance frameworks. Familiarity with compliance standards is a plus.
• Demonstrated Initiative Leadership: Proven experience in driving large-scale IAM initiatives across the organization, showcasing your ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and align diverse stakeholders toward common security objectives. Your track record should include successfully implementing comprehensive IAM solutions that enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to translate IAM challenges into actionable solutions that integrate with business goals and risk management frameworks.
• Collaboration & Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders while building constructive partnerships across the organization.

 

• Innovation at Our Core: Our Security Engineering team embraces change and thrives on solving complex challenges. We value experimentation, continuous learning, and push the boundaries of conventional security practices.
• Collaborative Environment: We believe in the power of teamwork and foster open communication across the team and the wider organization. Your ideas will be heard, and your collaboration will be essential.
• Data-Driven Approach: We rely on data-driven insights to inform our security strategies, measure effectiveness, and continuously improve our posture.
• Growth Mindset: We are committed to your professional development. You'll have opportunities to expand your expertise, contribute to high-visibility projects, and advance your career in cybersecurity.

Joining our Team means stepping into a role that's vital, challenging, and deeply linked to Qualtrics' aim of reshaping industries by harnessing the power od Experience Management and AI.

• Annual Leave: 20 or 26 annual leave days per annum plus an additional day for each year of service (to a max of 5).
• Private Medical Insurance - Luxmed health & dental cover for you and your dependants.
• Commuter Assistance- Up to the value of 80 PLN net a month for public transport.
• Savings Plan- Two company saving plans provided by Nationale Nederlanden: Employee Capital Plan (PPK) & Employee Saving Plan (PPO)
• QED PROGRAM- Qualtrics Engineer Development (QED) program: support, engineering learning activities up to 10% of engineering work time each quarter
• Wellness- Up to the value of 800PLN gross per quarter can be reimbursed for a variety of wellness activities via our dedicated platform Twic
• A choice of Multispot cards available
• Our employee assistance program with Unum provides counselling and wellbeing support to all employees
• Experience bonus - 7000 PLN gross per annum. Qualtrics experience bonus is a program designed to provide experiences to our employees they might not otherwise have
• Group Life & Income Protection Insurance
• Glasses/Contact lenses Reimbursement
• Free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and drinks for everyone in the office
• Tax-deductible expenses (up to 75% depending on role)