IAM Governance Lead — Strategy, Risk & Exec Reporting

Openkyber, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber, LLC is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer/Lead for a hybrid role in Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes governance, least-privilege and security-by-design, with executive-level reporting and client-facing leadership.

You will lead IAM governance programs, manage budgets, vendors, and drive strategic IAM initiatives across risk, compliance, and technology teams. Strong collaboration with business units and senior leadership is essential to align IAM objectives with

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Experience implementing IAM governance frameworks and enforcing least-privilege models across large environments.
• Experience managing IAM programs, vendor relationships, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to drive complex projects with minimal supervision and ownership mindset.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in regulated industries (BFSI preferred).
• Experience presenting updates to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Excellent people management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 align IAM objectives with organizational goals.

Skills

IAM

IGA

PAM

Governance frameworks

Least-privilege access

GRC

Executive reporting

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

Openkyber, LLC is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer/Lead for a hybrid role in Charlotte, NC or Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes governance, least-privilege and security-by-design, with executive-level reporting and client-facing leadership.

You will lead IAM governance programs, manage budgets, vendors, and drive strategic IAM initiatives across risk, compliance, and technology teams. Strong collaboration with business units and senior leadership is essential to align IAM objectives with