Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Leader
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Tysons Corner, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Family:
IT Cyber Security
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Wil Do:
We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Leader to build and lead our enterprise IAM function. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) this roleis responsible forIAM strategy architecture delivery and operations across workforce customer and non-human identities.
This leader will define the IAM vision and roadmap oversee key identity transformation initiatives manage vendors and delivery partners and lead a globally distributed team in a complex matrixed environment.
Strategy Vision & Organizational Leadership
Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy operating model and roadmap aligned to business risk and regulatory priorities.Build and scale the IAM organizationtoincludeteam structureandhiringplans.
Partner acrossCybersecurity IT HR Legal Privacy Risk Internal Audit and business teams to deliver consistent identity outcomes.
Oversee major IAM transformation initiatives including program executionand budget accountability.
Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate program maturity business value and risk reduction.
Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Lead the design and maturity of Identity Governance and Administration capabilities including lifecycle management access requests certifications role management and separation of duties.
Drive the strategy implementation and maturation of enterprise IGA capabilities using platforms such as SailPoint Microsoft Entra ID Governance or similar solutions.
Advance least-privilege and Zero Trust principles across enterprise applications platforms and cloud environments.
Oversee identity lifecycle management for workforce contractors partners and non-human identities.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Lead the strategy and maturity of the firms Privileged Access Management program including vaulting credential management session controls and privileged access governance.
Provide strategic leadership for PAM capabilities and related tooling including platforms such asDelinea CyberArk or similar solutions.
Establish standards for privileged accesssecretsmanagement and just-in-time elevation across human and machine identities.
Reduce standing privilege across hybrid environments and track progress through measurable controls.
Authentication SSO & Federation
Lead enterprise authentication and access capabilities including SSO MFA conditional access federation and modern authentication methods.
Support modern identity and access patterns through technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID and related federation and access governance capabilities.
Support secure identity patterns for employees clients partners and external platforms as needed.
Cloud & Workload Identity
Drive identity standards for cloud and workload access acrossGuidehouseshybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Partner with infrastructure cloud and engineering teams to embed identity and access controls into platforms and delivery processes.
Establish guardrails andmonitoring forentitlements and permissions across enterprise technology environments.
Risk Compliance & Audit
Align IAM capabilities to security compliance and audit requirements across applicable regulatory and control frameworks.
Partner with compliance and audit stakeholders to support control evidence remediation and sustainable governance processes.
Support identity requirements for both internal operations and client-serving environments as needed.
People Leadership
Lead coach and develop a team spanning IAM architecture engineering operations and governance.
Build a culture of accountability service excellence and continuous improvement.
Represent the IAM function with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the enterprise.
What You Will Need:
Bachelors degreeand minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with at least 7 years focused on Identity & Access Management and 5 years in a people-leadership capacity or 14 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.
Proven experience building or maturing an enterprise IAM function in a complex global organization.
Demonstrated success leading in a matrixed environment and partnering across technology security and business teams.
Strong experience with modern IAM technologies and concepts including IGA PAM SSO MFA federation and lifecycle management with hands-on experience leading or supporting platforms such as SailPoint Microsoft Entra ID GovernanceDelinea CyberArk and similar tools.
Experience leading complex multi-year IAM transformation programs with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks relevant to IAM programs.
Experience supporting identity requirements in regulated environments including public sector or highly governed industries.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
U.S. Citizenship. Mustresidein the United States.
What Would Be Nice to Have:
Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Cybersecurity ora relatedfield.
Experience inaprofessionalservices or other complex enterpriseenvironment.
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP CISM or IAM-related certifications.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
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