We are looking for Senior IAM Service Owner - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Raritan, NJ
Job Title: Senior IAM Service Owner - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Raritan, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $51.00hr - $56.00hr
Job Overview:
The Service Owner Identity & Access Management is accountable for the strategy, architecture alignment, governance, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of enterprise identity and access management capabilities. The role owns the IAM roadmap and service direction for identity governance, authentication, authorization, privileged access, and user identity lifecycle services. The Service Owner ensures identity capabilities enable secure access to enterprise applications, infrastructure, and business services while meeting cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements. The role provides strategic leadership for IAM technology decisions, platform modernization, access governance improvements, and transformation initiatives, partnering with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application teams, HR, business stakeholders, and enterprise architecture teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain the IAM strategy, roadmap, and future-state capability model.
- Own the lifecycle management and continuous improvement of enterprise identity services and technologies.
- Evaluate IAM technologies, recommend improvements, and support platform modernization initiatives.
- Provide strategic ownership for identity and access capabilities, including Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Active Directory (AD) and directory services, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), YubiKey and passwordless authentication capabilities, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (SAP GRC).
- Lead identity transformation initiatives, including end-user identity migration programs.
- Establish identity governance practices covering joiner, mover, leaver lifecycle management, access provisioning and deprovisioning, access reviews and certifications, role-based access controls, and privileged access governance.
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity Architecture, application owners, and infrastructure teams to ensure IAM solutions align with enterprise standards.
- Define IAM service management practices, including KPIs, SLAs, operational metrics, and maturity objectives.
- Manage IAM vendors, product roadmaps, licensing decisions, and service performance.
- Improve identity security posture through automation, standardization, and risk reduction initiatives.
- Ensure IAM capabilities support compliance requirements, audit expectations, and security policies.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in identity management, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology leadership.
- Experience owning enterprise IAM services and capabilities.
- Strong understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), authentication and MFA solutions, directory services and Active Directory, access governance and lifecycle management, and SAP GRC or similar governance platforms.
- Experience leading IAM transformation and migration initiatives.
- Experience managing vendors, enterprise platforms, and technology roadmaps.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and identity security principles.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
