Senior Specialist – Identity and Access Management; IAM), Access Controls, Entitlements, Cloud

Modernize enterprise access control capabilities through automation, AI-assisted analysis, workflow optimization, and data-driven insights
Drive transformation initiatives focused on cloud entitlement visibility, access intelligence, permission analytics, and access lifecycle efficiencies
Establish enterprise standards for cloud role engineering, entitlement taxonomy, permission management, and cloud access model design
Drive adoption of RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, and SOD controls within enterprise and cloud environments
Modernize the SOD design, implementation, controls, and oversight framework and practices for sustainable risk reduction
Develop sustainable approaches for governing cloud permissions, cloud identities, and cloud resource access at scale
Partner with cloud engineering and architecture teams to implement scalable cloud access models while reducing entitlement sprawl and excessive permissions
Operate through ambiguity, break down complex problems, and create structure where processes or accountabilities are unclear
Improve role quality, entitlement quality, access profiling, and access model effectiveness across technology platforms
Identify opportunities to reduce manual activities and simplify operational processes while strengthening risk mitigation
Act as a senior advisor on cloud access controls, entitlement strategy, and access modeling
Partner across IAM, Security, Technology, Product, and Line of Business teams to drive adoption of modern access control frameworks
Lead complex initiatives involving cloud permissions, entitlement management, role engineering, and access risk reduction
Translate technical access control concepts into actionable business outcomes for senior leadership
Lead the strategy and execution of cloud access control capabilities across AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS platforms, and emerging cloud-native technologies

• 10+ years of IAM, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, or Access Management experience
• Experience with Industry Standards & Framework (ISO, NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, CSA) related to Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Experience implementing RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, JIT, Runtime, and cloud access control frameworks within large financial services or banking organizations
• Experience designing and managing Cloud Permission Models & Entitlement Analytics across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Experience leading enterprise-scale IAM transformation and modernization initiatives
• Experience partnering with Architecture, Engineering, Cloud Security, and Business stakeholders
• Experience using analytics, automation, and process optimization to improve security outcomes
• Experience implementing Automation, AI-Enabled Solutions & Workflow Optimization
• Experience performing data analytics and design solutions using scripting (Python, R, SQL) and industry tools (Wiz, Bloodhound, Splunk, Tableau, PowerBI, Pivot Tables)
• Experience with Microsegmentation and monitoring tools
• Strong understanding of Cloud & Enterprise Infrastructure Platforms & Network
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Demonstrates expertise in IAM, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Security with a focus on modern access control frameworks, entitlement management, and risk reduction strategies. Proficient in leveraging automation, AI, and data analytics to enhance security outcomes and streamline operational processes.

• IAM Transformation Leadership
• Cloud Access Control Frameworks
• RBAC, ABAC, PBAC Implementation
• Data Analytics and Scripting
• Cloud Permission Models Design

• IAM
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Security
• Access Management
• RBAC
• ABAC
• PBAC
• Data Analytics
• Scripting (Python, R, SQL)
• Cloud Permission Models

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Adaptability

• Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• ISO
• NIST
• FFIEC
• COBIT
• CSA
• Cloud Access Models
• Entitlement Analytics
• Enterprise Infrastructure
• Access Risk Reduction

• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• Wiz
• Bloodhound
• Splunk
• Tableau
• PowerBI
• Pivot Tables
• Microsegmentation Tools