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Director, Identity and Access Management

Location | US-Remote | US-IN-EVANSVILLE
Job ID
2025-27370
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Information Management Systems
Additional Locations
US-Remote | US-IN-EVANSVILLE

Overview

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to
build and lead our IAM strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background
in IAM technologies, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure, with the ability to drive innovation and
efficiency in our rapidly evolving technological landscape.


In conjunction with organizational business units, this role is responsible for the planning, building,
delivery and support of the IAM program. This Director will provide direction and guidance to the
development, specifications, and communications of IAM processes, program, governance, platform
and architecture, as well as provide in-depth consultation to the business units and IT management
and assist in developing plans and direction for the integration of information security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IAM strategy aligned with our business objectives
and security requirements.
• Act as subject-matter-expert on all IAM disciplines including identity governance and
administration (IGA), access and authorization, privileged access management and identity
verification for internal, external and customer-facing platforms.
• In coordination with Infrastructure and Application teams, own the lifecycle management of
IAM technologies and its associated infrastructure Business Strategy
• Oversee identification of opportunities to enhance performance (productivity and efficiency)
of the IAM program (people, process and technology) and reduce costs
• Acquire and manage the necessary resources to support all IAM functions, including
leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support IT enterprise
goals, and reduce overall organizational risk
• Lead and manage the IAM team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and
continuous improvement.
• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IAM solutions across various
platforms, including Active Directory, Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices, both on-
premises and in the cloud.
• Ensure overall IT strategy and architecture plans and standards are translated into IAM
service programs, methods and technologies as they align with leading IAM practices
• Align IAM security priorities with the organizations security strategy informed by current
understanding of what IAM leaders are doing across the manufacturing industry
• Work with business application owners, technical stakeholders and architects to incorporate
IAM requirements and capabilities in new and existing applications and platforms
• Ensure seamless integration of IAM solutions with existing IT infrastructure and applications.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in IAM, including AI and machine learning
applications, to drive innovation within the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM best practices are incorporated into
all relevant IT projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's
degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focusing on Identity
and Access Management.
• Extensive knowledge of IAM technologies, including but not limited to Sailpoint, Active
Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, and other leading IAM solutions.
• Strong understanding of IAM principles, best practices, and industry standards (e.g., OAuth,
SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Experience implementing and managing IAM solutions across diverse platforms (Windows,
Mac, Linux, mobile devices) in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles and practices, particularly as they relate to IAM.
• Familiarity with relevant compliance standards and regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO27001,
NIST CSF 2.0).
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful large-scale IAM
implementations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical
concepts into business value.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and
collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

 

Preferred Qualifications
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, or IAM-specific certifications).
• Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions.
• Knowledge of privileged access management (PAM) tools and practices.
• Understanding of (Generative) AI developments and their implications for IAM and IT
infrastructure.
• Experience with data classification and governance frameworks.
• Background in financial analysis and budget management for IT projects.

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