The Director of Identity & Access Management (IAM) will help lead and scale the team across Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Governance and Administration space.
This is a senior leadership role accountable for the strategic direction and governance of the IAM program across our Client's organization. This role directs the planning, design, development, implementation, deployment, and operations of the overall IAM program and team.
The candidate must have hands-on experience in engineering solutions in the Identity and Access Management, Governance and Administration space (Design and Build) in their previous roles.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Formulate a strategy for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to ensure scalability, reliability, and adaptability.
• Establish and maintain a framework for Identity, Access, Governance, and Audit Management specific to the organization.
• Collaborate across departments to document and disseminate best practices in IAM for various stakeholders.
• Translate broader IT strategies, architectural plans, and security standards into actionable IAM services and technologies.
• Take the lead in planning, designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining the IAM platform.
• Recruit top-tier talent to foster high-performing teams.
• Manage, mentor, and develop IAM staff while providing leadership to geographically dispersed teams.
• Provide guidance to senior management regarding IAM-related risks and security posture.
• Regularly communicate with staff and executives to align on objectives, priorities, and performance metrics.
• Offer expertise in Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, SailPoint IdentityNow, and Identity Governance and Administration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms like CyberArk.
• Spearhead automation initiatives leveraging ServiceNow integration with IAM and PAM platforms.
• Lead the development of detailed designs and technical solutions considering enterprise architecture strategies and limitations.
• Possess a deep understanding of secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles.

WHAT YOU'VE DONE:

• Hands-on experience in developing and deploying large-scale enterprise Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions.
• Proficient in Identity Management processes such as Provisioning, Enrolment, and De-provisioning.
• Strong knowledge in Access Management, Authentication, and Authorization.
• Experienced in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Identity Governance processes like Attestation and Re-certification.
• Competent in Identity Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies including Desktop SSO, Web SSO, and eSSO.
• Expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM/PUM) solutions, particularly CyberArk.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 Identity platform components such as Azure Active Directory and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Proficient in Directory Services, including Active Directory and associated roles like Domain Services, Certificate Services, and Domain Name System.
• Subject matter expert in IAM Technologies such as LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing integrations with ServiceNow and workflow automation.
• Skilled in planning and delivering enterprise-level IAM programs based on zero-trust principles.
• Experience in implementing security hardening in cloud-based systems and endpoint infrastructure.
• Proficient in designing SIEM use cases, playbooks, and detection/response plans related to IAM.
• Experienced in maintaining security, backup, and redundancy strategies for IAM platforms.
• Documenting standard operating procedures, protocols, and technical project documentation.
• Leading the team in supporting Level 2, 3, and/or 4 escalations for production incidents.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in engineering and designing IAM platforms, particularly with SailPoint IdentityNow platform.
• Passionate about advocating standards for identity protection and security.
• Strong foundational experience in cloud technologies and services.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technology-related field.
• Excellent knowledge and relevant experience in security domains related to Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Operations.
• Superior problem-solving and decision-making skills, capable of resolving work issues under pressure in dynamic environments.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and build consensus in multi-functional teams.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong desire to implement change and contribute to organizational growth.
• Experience working with new and disruptive technologies is a definite asset.
• Possession of one or more industry-recognized information professional designations such as CISSP, CISM, etc.
• Knowledge of regulations in the Financial Services industry.