Identity Governance & Administration Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• We are looking for a seasoned Identity & Access Management (IAM) Leader to develop and manage our enterprise IAM function.

• Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this position is accountable for IAM strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations across workforce, customer, and non-human identities.

• Define and drive the enterprise IAM strategy, operating model, and roadmap that aligns with business, risk, and regulatory priorities.

• Build and expand the IAM organization, including team structure and hiring strategies.

• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT, HR, Legal, Privacy, Risk, Internal Audit, and business teams to ensure consistent identity outcomes.

• Oversee significant IAM transformation projects, encompassing program execution and budget responsibility.

• Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to highlight program maturity, business value, and risk mitigation.

• Lead the design and enhancement of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) capabilities, such as lifecycle management, access requests, certifications, role management, and separation of duties.

• Propel the strategy, implementation, and enhancement of enterprise IGA capabilities utilizing platforms like SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, or comparable solutions.

• Promote least-privilege access and Zero Trust principles across enterprise applications, platforms, and cloud environments.

• Supervise identity lifecycle management for workforce, contractors, partners, and non-human identities.

• Direct the strategy and advancement of the firm's Privileged Access Management (PAM) program, including vaulting, credential management, session controls, and privileged access governance.

• Provide strategic leadership for PAM capabilities and associated tools, including platforms like Delinea, CyberArk, or similar solutions.

• Establish standards for privileged access, secrets management, and just-in-time elevation for both human and machine identities.

• Lead enterprise authentication and access capabilities, including SSO, MFA, conditional access, federation, and modern authentication methodologies.

• Support contemporary identity and access protocols through technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID and related federation and access governance features.

• Drive identity standards for cloud and workload access throughout Guidehouse’s hybrid and multi-cloud settings.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams to integrate identity and access controls into platforms and delivery processes.

• Establish guardrails and monitoring for entitlements and permissions within enterprise technology environments.

• Align IAM capabilities with security, compliance, and audit requirements across relevant regulatory and control frameworks.

• Partner with compliance and audit stakeholders to assist with control evidence, remediation, and sustainable governance processes.

• Support identity needs for both internal operations and client-serving environments as necessary.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team encompassing IAM architecture, engineering, operations, and governance.

• Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and ongoing improvement.

• Represent the IAM function to senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7+ years focused on Identity & Access Management, and 5+ years in a leadership role, or 14 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proven experience in building or enhancing an enterprise IAM function within a complex, global organization.

• Demonstrated success in a matrixed environment, effectively collaborating across technology, security, and business teams.

• Strong familiarity with modern IAM technologies and concepts, including IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, federation, and lifecycle management, with practical experience leading or supporting platforms such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Delinea, CyberArk, and similar tools.

• Experience in steering complex, multi-year IAM transformation initiatives with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks pertinent to IAM programs.

• Experience addressing identity requirements in regulated environments, including public sector or highly governed industries.

• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be a resident of the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may qualify for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend