Assistant Vice President, Identity and Access Management

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented IAM Lead with over 12 years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in account onboarding/offboarding, Privileged Access Management (PAM), access recertification — particularly with CyberArk and HashiCorp Vault, and a strong understanding of access controls across Linux, Windows (Active Directory), databases, and enterprise applications. This role requires excellent stakeholder engagement, project management capabilities, and a solid grasp of security best practices.

Your Role

• Lead and manage IAM operations including user lifecycle management (onboarding/offboarding), access provisioning, and periodic access recertification.
• Administer and enhance Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, with a focus on CyberArk.
• Design and enforce access control policies across Linux, Windows (AD), databases, and various enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM solutions align with business and security requirements.
• Drive IAM-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation for IAM processes, policies, and technical configurations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IAM team members.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in IAM and cybersecurity.

To Succeed in the Role

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Identity & Access Management operations.
• Proven expertise in CyberArk administration and PAM best practices.
• Experience in using HashiCorp is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of access management for Linux, Windows (Active Directory), databases, and applications.
• Solid grasp of security controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong critical and logical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CyberArk Defender/Sentry) are a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive problem solver with a strategic mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.