IAM Scrum Master

Job#: 3029165

Job Description:
Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Scrum Master / Project Manager to support a critical Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiative, with a strong focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM). This role is a hybrid position, combining traditional Scrum Master responsibilities with project management and reporting duties.
Key Responsibilities
Scrum Master Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Guide teams through sprint execution and ensure delivery against commitments
• Support Agile best practices across both project-based and BAU (Business-as-Usual) workstreams
• Act as a servant leader, helping teams remove blockers and improve delivery velocity

Project Management & Reporting

• Own project reporting responsibilities, including status updates and milestone tracking
• Ensure accurate updates within JIRA, feeding into automated reporting systems
• Manage both project deliverables and ongoing operational work due to the team's hybrid structure
• Coordinate timelines, dependencies, and governance requirements across initiatives

IAM / PAM Program Support

• Support a large-scale Privileged Access Management Definition and Policy Baseline initiative
• Partner with application teams and business owners to drive PAM adoption and governance
• Support updates to Tier 0 and Tier 1 applications in alignment with PAM standards
• Assist with policy updates, governance enhancements, and identity lifecycle cleanup activities
• Support additional IAM efforts including:
  • SSH key management
  • Application Identity Management Framework activities
  • Cleanup of legacy identity records

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between Cyber, IAM, and Application teams
• Coordinate with multiple sub-teams under the IAM umbrella (policy, PAM, SSH, and operations teams)
• Engage with senior stakeholders and leadership as part of the interview and delivery process
• Work closely with internal team members responsible for day-to-day execution and governance

Tools & Technologies

• PAM Tool: BeyondTrust (explicitly confirmed; not CyberArk)
• Project Tracking: JIRA
• Methodologies: Agile / Scrum with integrated project management reporting

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a Scrum Master and/or Project Manager role
• Proven experience working in hybrid Agile / PM environments
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts
• Exposure to Privileged Access Management (PAM) programs and governance
• Ability to manage senior-level stakeholders and complex team dynamics
• Experience coordinating across multiple technical and non-technical teams
• Comfortable operating in highly regulated, security-focused environments

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.