IAM Engineer / Lead

Arkhya Tech. Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkhya Tech. Inc. in Dallas, Texas seeks an experienced IAM Lead to drive identity and access management strategy across the enterprise. You will govern IAM programs, define roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and executives.

The role requires deep expertise in IAM, IGA, PAM, and GRC, with a track record of delivering strategic initiatives, audits, and security governance in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in IAM, IGA, and PAM across enterprise environments.
• Experience implementing IAM governance frameworks and least-privilege access.
• Proven ability to drive programs, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Ability to present updates to executives and clients.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM governance programs, standards, and control frameworks across the organization.
• Drive adoption of least-privilege access 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.

Skills

IAM

IGA

PAM

GRC

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience

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

IAM 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working within Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) environments.
• Experience leading internal/external audits and third-party assessments.
• Proven track record in customer relationship management and strategic account engagement.
• Experience leading enterprise IAM transformation and modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of IT Operations Management and enterprise governance practices.

Core Competencies :

Leadership & Business Competencies

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Vendor & Budget Management
• Self-Starter with Strong Ownership Mindset
• IAM Governance & Risk Management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.