CIAM Engineering Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IAM Engineering Manager to join the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about Security, IAM, Automation, and Identity Governance.

GCS CIAM Engineering Manager – Vice President Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Role is to drive the life cycle of CIAM strategic components across State Street Primary

Location:

New Jersey

Key Responsibilities:

Manage lifecycle management integrations for Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), specifically leveraging Forge Rock. Drive the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects to achieve IAM program objectives including access provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control, access reviews, and service account management.

Design and implement IAM solutions aligned with organizational goals and security standards, and architect, develop, and implement accelerators and enablers for automating IAM processes, driving efficiency and accuracy. Identify opportunities for process optimization and execute strategies to improve service delivery and scalability

Analyze and troubleshoot IAM system issues, providing robust engineering solutions to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Conduct detailed root cause analyses of technical problems and implement solutions to prevent recurrences

Collaborate with key stakeholders, including IT, security teams, and business unit contacts to extend IAM control solutions across enterprise technology assets. Work closely with application development teams to understand current initiatives and strategies, ensuring alignment and integration with IAM solutions.

Monitor IAM operations to ensure optimal performance and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

Conduct research to address complex technical challenges and stay informed of emerging trends and technologies in IAM. Drive continuous engineering improvement opportunities and focus on innovation and efficiencies to minimize known issues.

Create and maintain comprehensive knowledge articles, architecture diagrams, and SOPs to address operational needs. Develop procedures and documentation for continuous improvement and maintenance activities related to IAM infrastructure.

Your team

You'll be working in the Customer Identity & Access Management Team which is part of Global Cybersecurity (GCS). This role specifically aligns with our External Authentication products, which provide solutions for clients globally. Our team consists of highly skilled technical experts across the globe. Your team has an amazing opportunity to make significant positive impact.

Your expertise:

Strong understanding of IAM principles, including provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, RBAC, and least privilege.

Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.

Familiarity with identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and directory services like LDAP and Active Directory.

Familiarity with REST API principles, system-to-system authentication methods (Basic Authentication, OAuth, Certificate Auth, etc.), and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM).

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and hybrid identity environments.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to lead technical initiatives and drive results without direct managerial authority.

Plus if you have:

Forge Rock and/or AWS certifications (e.g., Identity Security Engineer).

Experience with other IAM tools (e.g., Okta, Cyber Ark, Ping).Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR).Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English Collaborative team worker

Flexibility to accommodate working across different time-zones

Salary Range: $125,000 - $215,000 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision,…