Technical IT Architect

<div class="container-3Gm1a"><div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>Information Security</b></h2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>The impact you’ll make</b></h2> </div><div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Lam Research is seeking an <strong>Automation Architect</strong> to join the <strong>Enterprise Security</strong> organization, supporting both the <strong>Identity</strong> and <strong>Information Security</strong> teams. This role is responsible for designing and enabling secure, scalable automation that improves identity lifecycle management, security operations, and compliance while reducing manual effort and operational risk.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%;">The Automation Architect will work closely with security engineers, IAM teams, IT partners, and business stakeholders to integrate automation across identity platforms, security tooling, and enterprise systems, including the application of artificial intelligence where appropriate.</p></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>What you’ll do</b></h2> </div><div><p><strong>Security & Identity Automation Architecture</strong></p><ul><li>Design and maintain automation architectures supporting <strong>identity, access, and security processes</strong> across the enterprise.</li><li>Develop secure, scalable automation patterns aligned with Enterprise Security and Zero Trust objectives.</li><li>Define standards, reference architectures, and guardrails for automation used by Identity and Information Security teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Identity & Access Enablement</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Support automation of identity lifecycle processes, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows.</li><li>Enable automated integrations between identity platforms and enterprise systems such as <strong>Azure Identity</strong>, <strong>Active Directory</strong>, <strong>HR systems</strong>, and downstream applications.</li><li>Improve reliability, auditability, and timeliness of access provisioning and deprovisioning.</li></ul><p><strong>Security Operations & Tooling Integration</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Integrate automation with enterprise <strong>security tools</strong> to improve detection, response, reporting, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Ensure security controls such as authentication, authorization, logging, and monitoring are embedded by design.</li><li>Support Information Security initiatives through workflow orchestration and data-driven automation.</li></ul><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Automation</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Evaluate and apply <strong>artificial intelligence and intelligent automation</strong> to enhance security and identity use cases, such as decision support, correlation, and exception handling.</li><li>Ensure responsible and secure use of AI technologies in alignment with Lam security and governance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration, Governance & Enablement</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Partner with Identity, Information Security, IT, and business teams to deliver automation solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.</li><li>Contribute to automation governance, including lifecycle management, reuse, and technical standards.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight for automation initiatives within Enterprise Security.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>Who we’re looking for</b></h2> </div><div><ul><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">10+ years of experience in automation, systems engineering, security engineering, or enterprise architecture.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Experience designing and delivering automation in complex enterprise environments.</li><li>Demonstrated experience transforming business process into AI enabled workflows</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>Preferred qualifications</b></h2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Strong understanding of <strong>Identity and Access Management</strong> and <strong>Information Security</strong> concepts.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Experience working with <strong>Azure Identity</strong>, <strong>Active Directory</strong>, and HR‑driven identity sources such as <strong>SuccessFactors</strong>.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Experience integrating and automating workflows across <strong>security tooling</strong> and enterprise platforms.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Familiarity with APIs, event-driven architectures, and orchestration frameworks.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Exposure to AI-enabled automation or intelligent decision systems in security or identity domains.</li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical designs to diverse audiences.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>Our commitment</b></h2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style=""><span style="">We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style=""><span style="">Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style=""><span style=""><em>Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.</em></span></span></p></div></div></div><p><span style=""><span style=""><b>Salary</b></span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">Salary Range for this position: $155,000.00 - $287,000.00.</span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style="">The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside in California and most states. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.</span></span></p><p><span style=""><span style=""><b>Our Perks and Benefits</b></span></span></p><p><br><span style=""><span style="">At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.</span></span></p></div>

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