About the role
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Manager to lead our Identity Access Management (IAM) and federation operations. This role requires a strategic leader with deep technical expertise and proven ability to manage teams, drive complex projects, and align security solutions with business objectives.
What you'll do
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Federation Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
- Manage resource allocation, workload prioritization, and team performance to meet organizational goals
- Provide technical guidance and strategic direction on federation architecture and IAM best practices
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end project execution involving Okta, PingFederate, and Microsoft Entra ID
- Partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to deliver customer-centric, compliant solutions
- Ensure all deployments align with business requirements, security standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
- Design and implement enterprise-level federation solutions and reference architectures
- Configure and maintain SSO systems, workflows, and integrations across Okta, PingFederate, and Entra ID
- Establish and enforce security policies including sign-on protocols, password standards, and MFA requirements
- Lead application onboarding using SSO and SCIM integrations
- Drive continuous improvement in security posture and operational efficiency
What you'll do
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in IAM and federation technologies, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
- Proven track record managing technical teams and delivering complex federation projects
- Expert-level proficiency with Okta, PingFederate, and Microsoft Entra ID
- Deep technical knowledge of Okta Workflows, PingFederate configuration, Conditional Access, and Hybrid Identity
- Strong understanding of SSO, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, MFA, RBAC, and fine-grained authorization models
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (GitHub, Terraform)
- Proficiency in scripting and coding for automation and integration
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Why CBRE?
At CBRE, we believe we possess an encouraging environment where integrity, service, and excellence craft our approach to every opportunity. We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in.
- CBRE named a Fortune's Most Admired Real Estate Company Fourteen years in a row
- CBRE agrees to acquire J&J Worldwide Services, a leading provider of engineering services, base support operations and facilities maintenance for the U.S. federal government.
- Named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere for 11th consecutive year.
- Ranked #3 on Barron's Most Sustainable Company list
**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.**
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at +1 (U.S.) and +1 (Canada).
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