Senior Security Principal, Identity Security
Core
Senior technical authority for enterprise identity security architecture, engineering, and governance in complex, highly regulated environments.
Role type
Senior IC security architect (identity security)
Builds
Enterprise identity security strategy, standards, roadmaps, and secure identity solutions
Domain
Cyber security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Government/Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Identity security architecture, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, privileged access management (PAM), identity governance, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), PKI, automation/scripting
Preferred skills
Government/defense sector experience, multi-tenant support, M&A/tenant migration experience, industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP)
Technologies
Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, KQL, Logic Apps, Terraform, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Purview, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ISE, Zscaler
Responsibilities
Define enterprise identity security strategy and roadmaps; lead design and implementation of identity solutions; strengthen access controls (Conditional Access, MFA, PIM); establish identity governance and lifecycle management; provide architectural oversight for federation and workload identities; partner with cross-functional teams; mentor technical teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence