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.
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