Identity Security Architect Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 118 positions with reported compensation (4% of all Identity Security Architect listings).

10th percentile

$140,000

25th percentile

$140,000

Median (50th)

$140,000

75th percentile

$150,000

90th percentile

$150,000

Average salary: $144,746

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Identity Security Architect job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

AWS

Azure

SAP

Python

HIPAA

Terraform

CI/CD

Git

Linux

SQL

Spark

GCP

Docker

Project Management

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Identity Security Architect opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Companies	New (7d)
Maryland	62	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	37
Missouri	62	$140,000	$140,000 – $145,000	1	36
Nebraska	62	$150,000	$145,000 – $150,000	1	38
Pennsylvania	61	$140,000	$140,000 – $145,000	1	34
South Carolina	61	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	35
Delaware, OH	60	$140,000	$140,000 – $145,000	1	33
Georgia	60	$140,000	$140,000 – $145,000	1	34
Maine	60	$140,000	$140,000 – $145,000	1	35
Montana	60	$150,000	$145,000 – $150,000	1	33
Oregon, OH	60	$140,000	$140,000 – $145,000	1	35
Rhode Island	60	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	33
Wisconsin	60	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	34
Louisiana	59	$150,000	$145,000 – $150,000	1	33
New Jersey	59	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	34
New Mexico	59	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	35
Virgin Islands	59	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	34
West Virginia	59	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	33
Arkansas	58	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	34
Colorado	58	$140,000	$140,000 – $145,000	1	34
Connecticut	58	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	1	33

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

1 companies with the most Identity Security Architect openings globally.

Openkyber 1,197 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Identity Security Architects work

United States 2,901 jobs United Kingdom 1 jobs

Identity Security Architect Job Market Overview (2026)

The Identity Security Architect job market is steadily growing, with 2,902 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,900 new positions were posted (1,678 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Identity Security Architect positions is $140,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $140,000 and $150,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $150,000 or more. Note that 96% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Nebraska at $150,000 median, while Colorado offers $140,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Identity Security Architect positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (23 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Identity Security Architect roles are AWS, Azure, SAP, Python, HIPAA, and Terraform. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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