Identity Access Manager
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Location
Tampa
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Negotiable
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Contact:
Hannah Pegues
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Contact email:
h.pegues@ioassociates.com
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Job ref:
BBBH150814_1732631234
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Startdate:
ASAP
A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
Develop and implement IAM strategies and policies to secure sensitive information and systems.
Manage the lifecycle of digital identities, including creation, maintenance, and deletion of user accounts and access rights.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements related to access management and data protection.
Lead selection and Manage the IAM tools and technologies ecosystem, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity governance solutions.
Oversee the investigation and resolution of access-related incidents and breaches, collaborating with IT security teams as necessary.
Conduct regular audits and reviews of access controls and permissions to ensure they are appropriate and comply with established policies.
Coordinate with HR and other departments to ensure timely updates to access rights based on role changes, terminations, and transfers.
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the IAM team, setting clear objectives and monitoring performance.
Identifies the broader impact of current decisions related to user access, data access and information security. Stay abreast of the latest IAM trends, technologies, and best practices to continually enhance the organization's IAM framework.
Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IAM, IT security, or a related area, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Strong understanding of IAM principles, technologies, and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID, LDAP).
Experience with IAM solutions and products (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Azure Active Directory).
Knowledge of IT security frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Certifications in cybersecurity or IAM (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM) are highly desirable. Experience Required
Extensive knowledge of Identity and Access Management Infrastructure
Proficient in Microsoft Active Directory, EntraID, ADLDS, RACF and Other LDAP
Proven experience in integrating various Directory Services to support single sign-on
Experience in other Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Identity Manager, SQL Server and IIS * Proficient in programming in CSharp, .NET, Powershell and other scripting languages
Experience with SailPoint IdentityNow is highly desired
Research market trends pertaining to Identity and Access Management, recommend best practices and mentor team to build necessary competency
Ability to quickly establish credibility and trustworthiness with the organization
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Familiarize and learn existing IAM environment and work with other team members on resolving issues and recommend enhancements
Frequently meet with infrastructure and application teams to gather project requirements.
Develop architecture plan for IAM environment and other integrated systems.
Ensure project design and implementation following already defined guidelines by the organization.
Develop disaster recovery plan for IAM environment.
Oversee build of the environment and validate the environment to meets all security and compliance controls.
Document system changes/enhancements and ensure information is distributed to team members.
Work closely with Cybersecurity, audit, legal, and stakeholders to define access policies, user roles, and access control procedures for a diverse technology and lines of business (LOB) landscape. Partner with third-party vendors and contractors to ensure proper resourcing and on-time project deliveries.
Identity Governance: Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and GxP quality regulations and guidelines