Identity, Authentication, Authorization & Governance (IAM) Sr. Security Specialist (Leadership experience required)
Core
Senior Security Specialist defining enterprise IAM strategy, architecture, and governance for human, machine, service, and AI-agent identities across cloud and hybrid environments.
Role type
Senior IC IAM Security Specialist (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Enterprise-wide identity governance frameworks, authentication/authorization standards, and zero trust access controls
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity / Identity & Access Management
Required skills
Enterprise IAM strategy, Identity governance, Zero trust architecture, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, Cloud security, Risk management, Executive communication, Policy translation, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
RBAC/ABAC/PBAC, Identity analytics, Policy-as-code, Python, SQL, Splunk, Tableau, CISSP/CCSP/CISM
Technologies
Microsoft Entra ID, Ping, Active Directory, Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot Studio
Responsibilities
Establish IAM control requirements and governance measures; Define enterprise standards for API authentication and service-to-service access; Advise senior leaders on strategic security priorities; Drive adoption of passwordless authentication and continuous access evaluation; Translate regulatory requirements into practical identity controls; Influence investment priorities for IAM modernization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership influence