Identity And Technology Risk Lead

Consultz LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UAE is seeking an Identity & Technology Risk Lead to spearhead identity governance efforts. The role emphasizes strategic leadership in technology risk management, integration with security architecture, and collaboration across departments to enhance risk posture and audit readiness. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in risk frameworks, identity governance solutions like SailPoint, and excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in identity management.
• Proven expertise in Identity Governance & Administration solutions.
• Familiarity with technology risk frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27005).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Identity & Access Governance strategy.
• Identify and manage technology risks for Digital & AI division.
• Act as primary contact for internal and external audits.

Skills

Identity Management

Technology Risk

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Application

Tools

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Job description

Bachelors in Computer Application(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description

Consultz is supporting our client, a well-renowned SWF in the region in their search for Identity & Technology Risk Lead.

We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Identity & Technology Risk Architect to lead the identity governance and technology risk management efforts. This individual will be responsible for architecting and operationalizing our Identity & Access Governance (IAG) program, designing scalable controls to support access lifecycle and policy enforcement, and driving continuous improvements in how Digital & AI and the broader organization manage technology risk.

This role will work at the intersection of security architecture, enterprise systems, DevOps, and governance, serving as a key partner to auditors, technology leaders, and risk stakeholders.

Managerial Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Identity & Access Governance (IAG)
• Own the development and execution of the organization s Identity & Access Governance (IAG) strategy and program.
• Design, implement, and operate IGA tooling such as SailPoint IdentityIQ to automate and enforce:
• Birthright access control
• Segregation of duties (SoD)
• Toxic combination detection
• Access reviews and recertification
• Define policies and guardrails across critical applications, platforms, and
• Infrastructure to support secure, compliant access provisioning.

Technology Risk Management

• Identify, register, and manage technology risks for the Digital & AI division and broader enterprise as relevant.
• Lead initiatives to embed risk assessments and controls across solution development, cloud engineering, and platform architecture.
• Collaborate with GRC, legal, and risk teams to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide risk frameworks and standards.

Collaboration and Support

• Support Enterprise Architecture and DevOps teams in integrating identity and risk design into technical architectures and CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to secure design reviews, risk assessments, and threat modeling efforts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on identity and access architecture.

Audit and Assurance

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits related to IT, access controls, identity governance, and technology risk posture.
• Manage evidence gathering, documentation, control testing, and remediation tracking.

People Management Responsibilities

• No direct people management but expected to have solid stakeholder management skills to work across the company with multiple departments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in identity management and technology risk
• Proven expertise in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions, especially SailPoint IdentityIQ, including implementation and operation.
• Deep understanding of access control principles, SoD models, toxic combinations, and compliance standards.
• Experience with technology risk frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27005, COBIT).
• Hands-on experience working with DevOps and enterprise IT teams in secure solution design.
• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or Identity-focused certifications (e.g., Certified Identity and Access Manager).
• Experience integrating identity tooling with HR systems, ITSM, cloud platforms, and application catalogs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including audit and regulator interactions.

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

• IT Software

Keywords

• Identity And Technology Risk Lead

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