IAM Executive Advisor (Information Security Executive Advisor)

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IAM Executive Advisor (Information Security Executive Advisor)

Location:This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week fostering collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location in Atlanta GA. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The IAM Executive Advisor (Information Security Executive Advisor) develops strategic and tactical plans for a comprehensive enterprise-wide information security program. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools such as SailPoint Okta and CyberArk along with a proven ability to architect and implement solutions that translate business requirements into technical specifications. This role demands strong communication skills to serve as a liaison between IAM technical teams and business Join our team and leverage your expertise to drive forward our IAM strategy fostering secure and efficient identity management across the organization.

How you will make an impact:

• Acts as the primary advisor for IAM initiatives providing expertise and guidance on the best practices for identity management solutions.

• Designs and architects IAM solutions using SailPoint Okta and CyberArk ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements.

• Translates complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and actionable plans for implementation.

• Leads the integration of IAM solutions with existing systems ensuring seamless operation and optimized performance.

• Provides hands-on expertise in configuring and customizing IAM tools to meet specific organizational needs.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and propose effective IAM strategies.

• Serves as a liaison between IAM technical teams and business units ensuring clear communication and project alignment.

• Stays up to date with the latest IAM technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements and innovations.

• Conducts training sessions and presentations to educate stakeholders on IAM processes and tools.

• Establishes architecture oversight and planning for information and network security technologies; leads development of an information security risk management program that includes business regulatory industry practices and technical environment considerations.

• Establishes strategic vendor relationships for security products and services; develops enterprise-wide security incident response plans and strategies that includes integration with business compliance privacy and legal constituents and requirements.

• Provides advanced level engineering design functions; provides trouble resolution and serves as point of technical escalation on complex problems.

• Creates presentations and seeks IT and business management approval and acceptance of significant replacements or reconfigurations of major security technologies serving the Enterprise.

• Provides technical guidance and leadership to the technical engineers within the organization.

• Participates in the design of the enterprise architecture.

• Proposes opportunities to improve results based on targeted or continuous assessment.

• Researches relevant trends and activities in healthcare business competition and regulatory environments; recommends strategy adjustments.

• Participates in enterprise planning activity including vendor assessment technology platform selection and retirement prioritization and integration.

• Serves as technical merger and acquisition lead.

• Acts as a subject matter expert for executive management.

• Provides top-tier support for 6 or more of the information security technology common body of knowledge skill sets: 1) Access Control 2) Application Security 3) Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning 4) Cryptography 5) Information Security and Risk Management 6) Legal Regulations 7) Compliance and Investigations 8) Operations Security 9) Physical (Environmental) Security 10) Security Architecture and Design 11) Telecommunications and Network Security.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires BS/BA in Information Technology or related field of study and a minimum of 10 years experience in systems administration and security aspects of information systems access management and network security technologies network communications computer networking telecommunications systems development and management hardware software data and people; experience with multiple technical and business disciplines required; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills Capabilities and Experiences:

• Broad-based experience to plan and design highly complex systems highly preferred.
  Expert knowledge and understanding of industry-accepted data processing controls and concepts highly preferred.

• Extensive hands-on experience with IAM tools specifically SailPoint Okta and CyberArk highly preferred.

• Strong technical capability in architecting IAM solutions and integrating them within complex environments highly preferred.

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and to understand the business impact of technical decisions highly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders highly preferred.

• Experience working in a liaison role between technical teams and business units fostering collaboration and understanding highly preferred.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM or certifications specific to SailPoint Okta or CyberArk preferred.

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.