[Hiring] Director, Identity & Access Management @Datavant

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead our Identity & Access Management (IAM) team with a strong focus on hands-on execution and team leadership. In this role, you will oversee the implementation and daily management of our IAM program, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable access control for our users and systems. Leading a small team, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives, manage access policies, and maintain compliance with security standards.

What You Will Do:

• Own the development and implementation of an Identity Strategy spanning internal and external identities, including multiple user personas and non-human (agentic, bot, service, etc.)
• Manage and execute IAM solution technology implementations that align with company goals, ensuring reliable access control across systems and applications.
• Lead a small team of IAM specialists, providing mentorship, guidance, and hands-on support to drive efficient and secure operations.
• Implement IAM policies, standards, and procedures to maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate IAM requirements seamlessly within business processes.
• Manage the selection of deployment of Identity tools and solutions where applicable, while overseeing the management of IAM tools, services and processes including IGA, PAM, MFA/Passwordless, IDPs, etc.
• Ensure solutions and services are scalable and operationally effective.
• Regularly assess and improve IAM configurations and workflows to address evolving security needs and industry trends.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits, implementing improvements based on findings to enhance security and compliance.
• Provide IAM-related support for IT security measures to safeguard user data, applications, and systems against unauthorized access.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IAM management, including successful program implementation and execution.
• Strong knowledge of IAM processes, technologies, and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
• Ability to lead a small, dedicated team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail and execution.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus.

Requirements

• This role is ideal for a hands-on IAM professional who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and is committed to building a secure, efficient access management program.

Benefits

• The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is: $180,000 - $225,000 USD.
• To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc.
• Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.