The Identity Access Lead will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the organization's identity and access management (IAM) program. This role involves ensuring secure access to systems and data, managing IAM policies, and supporting compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
âIAM Strategy: Develop and implement the IAM strategy, aligning it with organizational goals and security policies.
âPolicy Management: Create, enforce, and update IAM policies and procedures to ensure secure access to systems and data.
âUser Management: Oversee user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access control processes.
âCompliance: Ensure IAM processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
âRisk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to identity and access management.
âTeam Leadership: Lead and mentor the IAM team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance.
âCollaboration: Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to integrate IAM solutions with other security measures.
âMonitoring and Reporting: Monitor IAM systems for security incidents and generate reports on access activities.
âContinuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in IAM.
Qualifications: Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in identity and access management or a related field, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or similar.
- Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions (e.g., EntraID, AWS, IAM).
- Certifications such as ITIL, MCP, MCSE, MCDST, PMP, VCP, CCNP, or CCNA are preferred
- Stays current with advances in relevant technologies.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft EntraID (Identity governance, administration, etc.)
- Proficiency in IAM tools and technologies (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP, SSO, MFA).
- Strong understanding of IAM principles, including user lifecycle management, RBAC, and least privilege.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
