IAM Engineer / Lead

Sibitalent Corp; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibitalent Corp seeks an experienced IAM Lead to drive identity and access management programs across enterprise environments. You will shape governance frameworks, enforce least- privilege access, and report to executives on security posture, risk, and compliance.

The role requires a strategic, client-facing leader who can mentor teams and partner with cross-functional functions. Based in Charlotte, NC, this long-term contract role emphasizes delivery excellence, vendor management, and security

Qualifications

• Deep IAM expertise including governance frameworks and least-privilege
• Experience with budgeting vendor relationships and program management
• Proven ability to drive complex IAM initiatives with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM governance programs, policies, standards, and control frameworks
• Drive adoption of least-privilege and security-by-design principles
• Present IAM metrics and risks to senior leadership and clients
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and service performance
• Lead cross-functional teams and act as trusted advisor on identity security strategy

Skills

IAM governance

IGA

PAM

GRC

Executive reporting

Leadership

Job description

Duration: Long term contract

Job Description:

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced IAM Lead with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IAM governance frameworks, security best practices, and least privilege principles across enterprise environments. This role requires a self-driven leader who can independently drive strategic IAM initiatives, manage client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and provide executive-level reporting while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and security governance.

Key Responsibilities

I AM Governance & Program Management

• Lead IAM governance programs, policies, standards, and control frameworks across the organization.
• Drive adoption of IAM best practices, least-privilege access models, and security-by-design principles.
• Manage IAM program budgets, vendor relationships, licensing, and service performance.
• Prepare and present IAM metrics, risks, compliance posture, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with business, risk, compliance, audit, and technology teams to ensure alignment of IAM objectives with organizational goals.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead cross-functional teams across security, infrastructure, application, risk, and compliance functions.
• Drive strategic planning, roadmap definition, and execution of IAM initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership on identity security strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Strong experience implementing IAM governance frameworks and enforcing least-privilege access models across enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing IAM programs, vendor relationships, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex projects with minimal supervision and ownership mindset.
• Strong understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) requirements within regulated industries, preferably BFSI.
• Experience presenting technical and program-level updates to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and team leadership skills.