Senior Director Cybersecurity – IAM and Architecture

The Senior Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) will lead the development and implementation of innovative IAM strategies and solutions to enhance the security and efficiency of our organization’s identity and access management processes. We are seeking a leader who can envision the future, understand technical aspects, handle projects well, and collaborate with various teams and collaborators. Lead all aspects of the IAM program, including Identity governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Cloud Identity, Authentication and Authorization (AM), Directories (Active Directory, Azure AD) and Federation.Accountabilities & Responsibilities:Drive the creation of pioneering IAM strategies that incorporate the newest technologies and methodologies creating security efficiency.Develop a strategic vision for User Access Enforcement that leverages Active Directory/Entra ID, federation, access brokers, and reverse/forward proxies to ensure robust Zero Trust capabilities.Lead large-scale IAM projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and follow regulatory requirements.Develop and implement organization-wide strategies for Identity Provisioning, Privileged Access Management, two-factor authentication, Single Sign-On, and IAM governance.Provide authority solution architecture for IAM, tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of various internal projects.Understand diverse requirements (user experience, location-specific, franchise-specific) and implement standardized products and methods to maintain functionality and security.Engage with senior leadership to ensure cybersecurity priorities are integrated into product development and organizational strategies.Continuously challenge and improve current IAM approaches to enhance services, platforms, architectures, and delivery methods.Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IAM team, encouraging new ideas.Provide strong leadership to the IAM team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.Enhance the organization’s ability to securely and efficiently manage identities and access across the network.Develop long-term strategic plans for IAM that align with the organization’s overall goals and future direction.Oversee the execution of these plans, ensuring they are implemented effectively and deliver the desired outcomes.Identify potential risks related to identity and access management and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.Design IAM solutions that provide a seamless and secure user experience, balancing security with usability.Benefits eligible: Yes

Bonus eligible: Yes

Long term incentive eligible: Yes

The expected salary range for this role is $222,650.00 to $289,440.00 / per year

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