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, and service identities across cloud and digital 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, NIST/ISO frameworks
Preferred skills
RBAC/ABAC/PBAC, Microsoft Entra ID, Identity analytics, Policy-as-code, Python/SQL/Splunk, Cloud infrastructure
Technologies
Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Ping, Splunk, Tableau, Power BI, Python, SQL, NIST, ISO, FFIEC, SOX, SOC
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 remediation of identity risks and control gaps; Translate regulatory requirements into practical identity controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership experience