Identity and Access Management Team Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Identity and Access Management (IAM) Team Lead to support operations and drive key initiatives across the organization. This role is designed for a professional with 7–9 years of IAM experience and a demonstrated ability to lead projects and guide team members. The IAM Team Lead will provide day-to-day technical leadership, ensure operational excellence in identity governance, and partner with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to deliver secure, scalable access solutions.

Responsibilities

IAM Strategy & Administration

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory), including RBAC models, conditional access policies, and privileged identity management.
• Support enterprise-wide SSO integrations, ensuring secure authentication and a seamless user experience.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of IAM policies and standards aligned with industry best practices.

Access Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate execution and improvement of joiner, mover, and leaver (JML) processes.
• Facilitate periodic access reviews and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance and automate access workflows.

Security & Compliance Support

• Assist in monitoring and responding to identity-related security incidents and alerts.
• Partner with audit and compliance teams to support SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR requirements.
• Identify IAM-related risks and contribute to remediation activities.

Team & Project Leadership

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to IAM team members.
• Lead IAM initiatives such as SSO onboarding, MFA rollouts, and PAM enhancements.
• Help prioritize work efforts and track progress against IAM deliverables and metrics.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Evaluate IAM tools and recommend enhancements to improve security and efficiency.
• Support development of KPIs for IAM performance (e.g., provisioning time, MFA adoption).
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–9 years of IAM experience, including experience leading projects or serving in a team lead capacity.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), RBAC, and conditional access policies.
• Experience with SSO integrations and MFA implementations.
• Familiarity with identity governance and privileged access management (PAM).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience contributing to IAM architecture and cross-functional initiatives.
• Familiarity with IAM frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust.
• Relevant certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, CISSP, or similar.

Professional Characteristics

• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships.
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, and easy-to-understand communications conveying complex information.
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results.
• An other-centered mindset and a commitment to integrity and objectivity.

Benefits

• Company discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL).