Identity & Access Management (IAM) Technology Lead

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned IAM leader in Massachusetts to drive large-scale identity and access management programs. You will mentor a diverse team of IAM/PAM developers, analysts, and admins while aligning delivery with enterprise technology standards.

Responsibilities include designing scalable IAM and PAM solutions (e.g., SailPoint IdentityIQ), overseeing lifecycle processes, RBAC governance, and enterprise integrations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Identity & Access Management with 3–5 years in leadership.
• Hands-on experience implementing IAM solutions such as SailPoint IdentityIQ or equivalent.
• Background in Java application development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management (Joiner, Mover, Leaver).
• Experience with access certification and governance.
• RBAC and policy-based access control.
• Deep understanding of authentication and authorization.
• Experience integrating IAM with enterprise systems and applications.
• Experience in program and project management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise IAM transformations.
• Strong people management and cross-functional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IAM/PAM developers, system analysts, and system admins.
• Drive delivery practices and alignment with enterprise technology standards.
• Foster accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with business, security, and infrastructure teams to align IAM strategy.
• Design and implement scalable IAM and PAM solutions (e.g., SailPoint IdentityIQ).
• Architect identity lifecycle processes (Joiner, Mover, Leaver).
• Architect/design automation for Privilege Access Management.
• Develop RBAC and policy-driven access governance solutions.
• Lead IAM integration with Active Directory, ServiceNow, HR systems.
• Develop IAM roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Lead large-scale IAM transformation programs (governance, provisioning, certification).
• Oversee end-to-end delivery: requirements, design, development, testing, deployment.
• Manage scope, timelines, and deliverables across concurrent initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and security IAM controls.
• Oversee IAM platform operations, monitoring, issue resolution, performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement through process reengineering and automation.

Skills

IAM leadership

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Java

Identity lifecycle management

RBAC

Access governance

Authentication & authorization

Enterprise integration

Program & project management

People management

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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)
• Develop 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
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and security requirements through IAM controls
• Oversee IAM platform operations, including monitoring, issue resolution, and performance optimization
• Drive continuous improvement through process reengineering and automation

Requirements

• 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