Identity & Access Management (IAM) Technology Lead

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) seeks an experienced Identity & Access Management Technology Lead in the Boston area to design, implement, and deliver enterprise IAM solutions. Lead a team of developers, analysts, and system administrators while driving large-scale IAM and PAM initiatives using SailPoint IdentityIQ and related technologies.

The ideal leader demonstrates deep expertise in identity governance, privileged access, access lifecycle management, and cross‑functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with 3–5 years in leadership roles.
• Hands‑on experience implementing IAM solutions such as SailPoint IdentityIQ or equivalent.
• Background in Java application development.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management (Joiner/Mover/Leaver).
• Experience in RBAC and policy-based access control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IAM/PAM developers, analysts, and admins.
• Design and implement scalable IAM and PAM solutions.
• Drive large-scale IAM transformation programs including governance, provisioning, and certification.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery including requirements, design, development, testing, and production deployment.
• Ensure IAM controls meet regulatory, audit, and security requirements.

Skills

IAM leadership

Governance

Privileged Access

Lifecycle Management

RBAC

Tools

SailPoint IdentityIQ

OIS

Active Directory

ServiceNow

LDAP

JDBC

Azure AD

AWS IAM

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

We are seeking highly experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Technology Lead to lead and implement the design, engineering, and delivery of enterprise IAM solutions. This role will manage a team of developers, systems analysts, and system administrators, while driving large-scale IAM and PAM transformation initiatives leveraging platforms such as SailPoint and OIS.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in identity governance, privileged access , access lifecycle management, and large-scale system integration, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IAM/PAM developers, system analysts, and system administrators
• Drive delivery practices and ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Partner with business, security, and infrastructure teams to align IAM strategy with organizational goals

Architecture & Engineering

• Design and implement scalable IAM and PAM solutions leveraging platforms such as SailPoint IdentityIQ
• Architect identity lifecycle processes including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver workflows
• Architect and design automation for Privilege Access Management across the firm
• Develop solutions to handle Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and policy-driven access governance
• Lead integration of IAM solutions with enterprise systems (e.g., Active Directory, ServiceNow, HR systems)

Program Delivery & Execution

• Strategic Leadership: Develops IAM technology roadmaps aligning with business goals.
• Lead large-scale IAM transformation programs, including governance, provisioning, and certification initiatives
• Oversee end-to-end delivery including technical requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and production deployment
• Manage project scope, timelines, and technical deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and security requirements through IAM controls

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee IAM platform operations, including monitoring, issue resolution, and performance optimization
• Drive continuous improvement through process reengineering and automation

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with at least 3–5 years in leadership roles

• Hands‑on experience implementing IAM solutions such as SailPoint IdentityIQ or equivalent.

• Background in Application Development in Java frameworks.

• Strong understanding of:

• Identity lifecycle management (Joiner/Mover/Leaver)

• Access certification and governance

• RBAC and policy-based access control

• Deep and applied understanding of authentication and authorization

• Experience in integrating IAM platforms with enterprise systems and applications

• Experience in Program and Project management

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, enterprise IAM transformation programs.

• Strong people management and cross-functional leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of DevOps and application deployment pipelines
• Experience with cloud and on prem IAM integrations (LDAP , JDBC, Azure AD, AWS IAM, etc.)
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and workflow automation
• Background in financial services, regulated environments, or large enterprises

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and technical leadership
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities

Salary Range

Boston: $130,000-$180,000 Annual Target Bonus

Jersey City: $140,000-$190,000 Annual Target Bonus

BBH and its affiliates’ compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH’s total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long‑term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well‑being. We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.