Identity Governance Manager
Hekima is a collaborative network of elite professionals established by IT veterans. Our goal is to bridge the gap between having a good job and a great career by providing opportunities that will help develop and refine the skills of the IT professionals within our network. We are actively seeking an Identity Governance Manager who will exemplify Hekima s culture and mission.
The Impact You ll Make in this Role
Join an innovative team at the forefront of identity security. Lead a critical program that protects the enterprise while enabling business agility. This is your opportunity to shape the future of identity governance and make a lasting impact.
The Identity Governance Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing operations of the organization's Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) program. This role oversees the lifecycle management of digital identities, access certifications, role management, and compliance reporting using modern IGA platforms such as Saviynt.
As an Identity Governance Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IGA solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements
- Managing identity lifecycle processes including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows across enterprise applications and systems
- Overseeing access certification campaigns, ensuring timely completion and appropriate remediation of access violations
- Defining and maintain the enterprise role model, including role mining, engineering, and ongoing optimization
- Partnering with application owners to onboard systems into the IGA platform, establishing connectors, entitlement catalogs, and governance policies
- Developing and enforcing segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access request approval workflows
- Providing operational metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting on program health, compliance posture, and risk indicators
- Collaborating with Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams to support regulatory requirements and audit activities
- Managing vendor relationships and coordinating with implementation partners on platform enhancements and roadmap execution
- Leading and mentoring a team of IGA analysts and engineers, fostering professional development and operational excellence
Competencies
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Strong communication skills for engaging both technical teams and executive stakeholders
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without direct authority
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, this position requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or technology field (completed and verified prior to start)
- Seven (7) years of experience in IT or security, with three (3) years focused on identity governance in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Hands-on experience implementing or administering enterprise IGA platforms; Saviynt experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, RBAC, ABAC, and access certification processes
- Experience integrating IGA platforms with enterprise systems including HR sources, Active Directory, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), and SaaS applications
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, or NIST
- Saviynt certification or relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM)
- Experience with API-based integrations and scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Java)
- Familiarity with PAM, SSO, and MFA technologies
- Background in managing cross-functional projects and vendor engagements
- Experience in large enterprise environments with complex hybrid infrastructure
Work location:
- This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week in Austin, TX.
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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