Cybersecurity Manager, Identity & Access Management Hybrid – Omaha, NE

Cybersecurity Manager, Identity & Access Management (Permanent – Hybrid – Omaha, NE)

Our client, a global leader in the packaged goods industry
, is seeking a highly collaborative and strategic Cybersecurity Manager – Identity and Access Management (IAM). This permanent position
, based hybrid in Omaha, Nebraska (3 days per week onsite), offers a pivotal opportunity to lead their enterprise IAM program.

This role requires a strong people leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage IAM operations, drive identity governance, and partner seamlessly across HR, IT, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), and Cybersecurity teams. You’ll be instrumental in overseeing identity lifecycle management, privileged access, and vendor access, all while mentoring a high‑performing team in a dynamic work environment.

As the Cybersecurity Manager for Identity and Access Management, you’ll be at the forefront of securing the organization’s digital identities and access pathways. Your role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring robust security, compliance, and efficiency across the enterprise.

• Lead the IAM Program: You will take primary ownership of leading the client’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) program
  . This involves setting the strategic direction, defining the roadmap, and overseeing all operational aspects of IAM across the entire global organization. Your leadership will be crucial in building and maturing a comprehensive IAM framework.
• Manage IAM Operations: You will directly manage daily IAM operations
  , ensuring that identity lifecycle processes are efficient and secure. This includes overseeing user provisioning (granting access), access reviews (periodically validating access rights), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (securing elevated accounts), and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions (simplifying user authentication). Your oversight ensures consistent and compliant access management.
• Drive Identity Governance: You will be instrumental in driving identity governance initiatives. This involves establishing policies, procedures, and controls that manage the digital identities and access privileges of all users (employees, contractors, vendors, customers) throughout their lifecycle. Your work ensures data integrity, compliance with internal policies, and adherence to external regulations.
• Partner Across Cross‑Functional Teams: You will foster strong relationships and partner seamlessly across various cross‑functional teams
  , including Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and other Cybersecurity teams. This collaboration is vital for aligning IAM strategies with broader organizational goals, securing buy‑in, and ensuring that access security is embedded throughout business functions.
• Mentor a High‑Performing Team: You will be responsible for mentoring and guiding a high‑performing team of IAM professionals. This involves providing technical leadership, fostering skill development, setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time‑bound) goals, and conducting regular performance management to ensure your team remains effective and grows professionally.

To excel as a Cybersecurity Manager focusing on IAM, you’ll need extensive experience in information security and IAM leadership, proven operational management skills, and familiarity with compliance frameworks.

• Extensive Information Security and IAM Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  You must possess 8+ years of verifiable experience in Information Security
  , with a minimum of 5+ years specifically in IAM leadership roles
  . This extensive background demonstrates a seasoned professional capable of managing complex security programs and leading teams within the critical domain of identity and access management.
• Proven Experience Managing IAM Operations: You have proven, hands‑on experience managing IAM operations
  . This includes direct oversight of user provisioning (onboarding/offboarding), conducting access reviews, implementing and managing…