Lead IAM Engineer

Role : IAM Engineer / Lead

Location : Charlotte, NC / Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced IAM Lead with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IAM governance frameworks, security best practices, and least privilege principles across enterprise environments. This role requires a self-driven leader who can independently drive strategic IAM initiatives, manage client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and provide executive-level reporting while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and security governance.

Key Responsibilities

IAM Governance & Program Management

• Lead IAM governance programs, policies, standards, and control frameworks across the organization.
• Drive adoption of IAM best practices, least-privilege access models, and security-by-design principles.
• Manage IAM program budgets, vendor relationships, licensing, and service performance.
• Prepare and present IAM metrics, risks, compliance posture, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with business, risk, compliance, audit, and technology teams to ensure alignment of IAM objectives with organizational goals.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead cross-functional teams across security, infrastructure, application, risk, and compliance functions.
• Drive strategic planning, roadmap definition, and execution of IAM initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership on identity security strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Strong experience implementing IAM governance frameworks and enforcing least-privilege access models across enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing IAM programs, vendor relationships, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex projects with minimal supervision and ownership mindset.
• Strong understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) requirements within regulated industries, preferably BFSI.
• Experience presenting technical and program-level updates to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working within Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) environments.
• Experience leading internal/external audits and third-party assessments.
• Proven track record in customer relationship management and strategic account engagement.
• Experience leading enterprise IAM transformation and modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of IT Operations Management and enterprise governance practices.

Core Competencies :

Leadership & Business Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• People Management & Mentoring
• Customer Relationship Management
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Vendor & Budget Management
• Executive Communication & Reporting
• Self-Starter with Strong Ownership Mindset
• Program & Delivery Management
• IAM Governance & Risk Management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.