IAM & Access Security Lead — Banking

Columbia Bank; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manager of Identity and Access Management to lead IAM strategy and implementation, oversee a team of IAM professionals, and align initiatives with business objectives.

The role focuses on RBAC enhancements, streamlined user provisioning, regulatory compliance, cross‑department collaboration, and ongoing risk reduction, with strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of information security experience
• Five years of management experience
• Effective written, verbal and interactive communication
• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient knowledge of banking regulations and security frameworks

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IAM strategies and oversee secure access to resources.
• Lead and develop a team of IAM professionals.
• Collaborate with departments to align IAM with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Enhance role-based access control and streamline user provisioning.
• Monitor IAM systems and report on performance and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service oriented

Tools

IAM platforms

Job description

Columbia Bank in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manager of Identity and Access Management to lead IAM strategy and implementation, oversee a team of IAM professionals, and align initiatives with business objectives.

The role focuses on RBAC enhancements, streamlined user provisioning, regulatory compliance, cross‑department collaboration, and ongoing risk reduction, with strong leadership and communication skills essential.