Mgr IT Security – Iam

Mgr IT Security – Iam

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience in IAM, with a focus on CyberArk PAM, Azure Entra, and PingFederate
• 3+ years of experience in security, cloud environments, or IT infrastructure
• 2+ years of experience in a managerial or leadership role within IAM or cybersecurity
• Experience managing a 24x7x365 operational support team
• In-depth knowledge of IAM principles and best practices
• Deep expertise in IAM platforms, particularly CyberArk PAM, Active Directory, Azure Entra, and PingFederate
• Strong understanding of identity security principles and hybrid based IAM implementations
• Ability to lead and develop technical teams, manage performance, and foster collaboration
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong project management skills, with experience in planning, execution, and risk mitigation
• Experience with budget planning, forecasting, and cost management for IAM operations
• Ability to analyze security risks and recommend IAM solutions to improve enterprise security posture
• Knowledge of ITDR methodologies, threat detection, and response strategies

Responsibilities

• Manage and support IAM operations and engineering functions, ensuring the security, availability, and performance of identity services
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for privileged access management (PAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and federated authentication, providing leadership on best practices and innovation
• Develop and implement ITDR capabilities to proactively detect, investigate, and mitigate identity-based threats, ensuring integration with overall security operations
• Oversee and coordinate a 24x7x365 on-call schedule, ensuring timely response and resolution of IAM-related incidents
• Ensure IAM solutions align with organizational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Plan, prioritize, and manage IAM projects in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders
• Partner with IT security, infrastructure, application teams, and business units to align IAM capabilities with organizational goals
• Identify opportunities to enhance IAM strategies, streamline workflows, and implement automation to improve efficiency and security posture
• Develop and manage IAM budgets, including cost analysis and forecasting for IAM related investments

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications such as CISM, CCSP, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• 7+ years of experience in IAM with increasing responsibility in leadership roles
• Experience integrating IAM solutions in hybrid environments
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and emerging IAM trends
• Experience with IAM automation, scripting, and APIs to improve efficiency
• Knowledge of identity governance & administration (IGA) and role-based access control (RBAC)