Director, Cyber Security Engineering; Identity Access Management

Overview

Job Summary
The Director, Cyber Security Engineering provides leadership and directs team(s) responsible for building the most complex or industry-leading technical security programs that protect the integrity of digital networks, systems, applications and data. Utilizes technical and industry experience to formulate technology strategies specific to area of responsibility, and responsible for achieving strategic and operational business goals. Evaluates and adjusts strategies to respond to competition.

Outcomes directed have a moderate to significant impact on the organization's short-term and long-term results, specific customers and/or partners. Decisions have moderate to significant impact on the organization.

Job Summary
The Director, Cyber Security Engineering provides leadership and directs team(s) responsible for building the most complex or industry-leading technical security programs that protect the integrity of digital networks, systems, applications and data. Utilizes technical and industry experience to formulate technology strategies specific to area of responsibility, and responsible for achieving strategic and operational business goals. Evaluates and adjusts strategies to respond to competition.

Outcomes directed have a moderate to significant impact on the organization's short-term and long-term results, specific customers and/or partners. Decisions have moderate to significant impact on the organization.

Responsibilities

Directs and controls the design, definition, and implementation of enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) and cyber security engineering programs that protect the integrity of networks, systems, applications, and data. Leads engineering team responsible for authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle management, directory services, privileged access, and identity governance across cloud and on‑prem environments.

Provides technical leadership across IAM capabilities, including SSO/MFA frameworks, federation (SAML/OIDC/OAuth2), access provisioning workflows, and Zero Trust aligned controls. Oversees engineering and integration efforts leveraging platforms such as Entra  (Azure AD),
Ping Identity
, Saviynt
, Sail Point ,
Okta
, and Forge Rock and remain current on competing platforms to inform future-state direction or architectural decisions. Guides operational ownership of critical authentication and access control services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and strong security posture.

Stays current on evolving IAM and cyber security technologies such as passwordless authentication, adaptive/risk‑based access, identity automation, identity threat detection, and cloud‑native identity services. Evaluates emerging tools and modernization opportunities across the broader identity landscape—including enterprise IGA, PAM, federation, and credential management platforms—to inform enterprise strategy.

Works with key stakeholders across Security, Infrastructure, HR, Engineering, Application teams, and Compliance to formulate a comprehensive IAM roadmap aligned with business objectives and budget considerations. Applies deep knowledge of identity technologies to identify modernization opportunities, reduce complexity, strengthen controls, and improve user experience.

Implements IAM policies, standards, and operational models that support enterprise‑wide consistency, access governance, audit expectations, and risk management. Analyzes long‑term impacts of platform decisions, modernization efforts, vendor capabilities, and strategic shifts within the IAM ecosystem. Builds and enhances strong relationships with internal partners, vendors, and integration teams to ensure alignment and program success. Drives modernization efforts across entire enterprise.

Manages budgets, operational plans, engineering priorities, and performance expectations for IAM and security engineering teams. Ensures delivery of well‑governed, cost‑effective identity services with high availability, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement in automation, stability, and control effectiveness.

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