Director, Identity & Network Security
Core
Leads enterprise identity, privileged access, network security, and segmentation programs across corporate, cloud, and operational technology environments.
Role type
Director, Identity & Network Security
Builds
Multi-year security roadmap, Zero Trust controls, and identity lifecycle management for workforce, privileged, service, third-party, and machine identities.
Domain
Life Sciences / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Identity governance, Privileged access management, Directory services, Firewall strategy, Network segmentation, Zero Trust architecture, Risk assessment, Budget management, Vendor management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Life Sciences industry experience, GxP-regulated environment familiarity, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Palo Alto Networks, AI in cybersecurity, Global team leadership
Technologies
Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Palo Alto Networks
Responsibilities
Own and execute multi-year roadmap for IAM and network security; Build and coach high-performing teams; Manage budgets and vendor performance; Direct identity lifecycle across all identity types; Establish governance for Active Directory and Entra ID; Advance privileged access management and secrets management; Own firewall strategy and security architecture; Oversee connectivity controls; Lead deployment of segmentation and Zero Trust controls; Define and maintain security policies; Support audits and risk assessments; Apply AI and automation to improve efficiency.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight