[Hiring] Director of Information Security & Risk Management @SmartIPlace

Role Description

This Director-level role requires someone to manage a team of 75 employees, including 6 direct reports, focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM) functional responsibilities.

• Extensive experience in general security and specialized IAM knowledge.
• Background in leading IAM in an organization of comparable or greater size.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills and functional understanding to effectively guide IAM teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new commercial IAM tools and third-party technologies.
• All candidates must work EST hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing quarterly access reviews (Fiber ARC).
• Managing Business-as-Usual (BAU) tasks for existing IAM tools and services, including architectures.
• Knowledge of Oracle Access Manager (OAM).
• Healthcare experience is a plus, but strong leadership experience within a highly regulated industry (e.g., banking, healthcare) is more critical.

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Define and drive the IAM vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with enterprise security goals.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve identity governance and access controls.
  • Influence executive stakeholders and communicate IAM priorities across the organization.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Understanding of IAM technologies: SSO, MFA, PAM, IGA, directory services, and federation protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
  • Experience with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Azure AD, CyberArk, OAM, RACF).
  • Knowledge of cloud IAM (GCP) and hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Operational Oversight:
  • Oversee provisioning/deprovisioning processes, access reviews, and role-based access controls (RBAC).
  • Ensure timely resolution of IAM-related incidents and service requests.
  • Monitor and report on IAM metrics, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Team & Vendor Management:
  • Build and lead a high-performing IAM team (architects, engineers, analysts).
  • Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party IAM solutions.
  • Develop training and awareness programs for IAM best practices.
• Risk & Compliance:
  • Identify and mitigate identity-related risks across systems and applications.
  • Ensure alignment with internal policies and external compliance requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits with evidence and documentation.
• Integration & Architecture:
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure IAM fits into broader IT and security architecture.
  • Lead integration of IAM with HR systems, ERP, CRM, and other business platforms.
  • Drive automation and scalability of IAM processes.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay current with emerging IAM trends, threats, and technologies (AI, etc).
  • Champion innovation in identity lifecycle management and zero trust initiatives.
  • Continuously assess and improve IAM maturity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IAM and security.
• Leadership experience in a regulated industry.
• Technical expertise in IAM technologies and platforms.

Requirements

• Ability to work EST hours.
• Experience managing large teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.