IAM Lead
Job Description
[c. $300-400k Comp Package | Hybrid Working - 4 Days in Office]
Looking to drive innovation in Identity and Access Management (IAM) at a globally respected financial institution? This role offers the chance to lead the overhaul of an IAM program that, while established, requires improvement across key operational and data areas. The current team is small and operates alongside an offshore managed service. Although core technology like SailPoint IIQ, Okta, and Active Directory is in place, the entitlement structure and user interaction need refinement. The successful candidate will shape the IAM roadmap, enhance entitlement processes, and drive operational efficiency and data integrity, with a strong focus on user experience. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing strategy with practical engineering!
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement a comprehensive IAM strategy, enhancing the firm’s access and security posture
- Lead the redesign of entitlement management, replacing outdated internal systems with scalable solutions
- Oversee the integration and development of IAM platforms, driving seamless interaction with existing infrastructure
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure alignment between IAM processes and broader security frameworks
- Utilise automation to streamline operations, boosting efficiency and minimising manual interventions
- Act as a SailPoint IIQ expert, customising and integrating it into firm-wide operations
- Play a key role in designing a replacement for the internally developed entitlement store
- Ensure a heavy emphasis on user experience and quality throughout all IAM initiatives
- Play a critical role in incident response planning, ensuring IAM resilience in the face of security incidents
- Mentor junior team members, fostering growth and technical leadership within the IAM division
- Produce comprehensive documentation, clearly outlining IAM policies, procedures, and configurations
What You Bring...
- 7+ years of IAM experience, with demonstrated expertise in building and managing IAM systems
- Proven experience with SailPoint IIQ, including platform development and customisation
- Strong working knowledge of Active Directory and Okta
- Experience reviewing IAM programs and designing operational roadmaps
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python and SQL) to automate workflows and optimise IAM processes
- Solid grasp of information security fundamentals and IAM’s role in wider security operations
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex IAM concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience in analysing, refining, and automating IAM-related business processes
- Experience leading IAM projects in finance or technology-driven environments
- (Preferred) Relevant certifications (CISSP, Security+)
- (Preferred) Understanding of financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SEC)
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