Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Leader

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Leader to build and run our enterprise IAM function. Reporting to the CISO, you will own IAM strategy, architecture, delivery and operations across workforce, customer and non-human identities.

You will define the vision and roadmap, oversee transformation initiatives, manage vendors and partners, and lead a globally distributed team in a complex matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 12+ years in cybersecurity and 8+ years in IAM, with 7+ years in people leadership.
• Proven experience building or maturing an enterprise IAM function in a global organization.
• Strong track record in matrixed environments and cross-team partnership.
• Hands-on experience with IAM tech including IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, federation, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with platforms such as SailPoint, Entra ID Governance, Delinea, and CyberArk.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy, operating model, and roadmap.
• Oversee major IAM transformation programs, including budget and governance.
• Lead IGA, PAM, and authentication initiatives across workforce, partner and non-human identities.
• Build and lead a global IAM organization with measurable maturity and risk reduction.

Skills

IAM Leadership

Enterprise IAM

Executive Stakeholder

Matrix Leadership

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SailPoint

Microsoft Entra ID Governance

Delinea

CyberArk

Job description

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Wil Do:

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Leader to build and lead our enterprise IAM function. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this roleis responsible forIAM strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations across workforce, customer, and non-human identities.

This leader will define the IAM vision and roadmap, oversee key identity transformation initiatives, manage vendors and delivery partners, and lead a globally distributed team in a complex, matrixed environment.

Strategy, Vision & Organizational Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy, operating model, and roadmap aligned to business, risk, and regulatory priorities.Build and scale the IAM organizationtoincludeteam structureandhiringplans.

• Partner acrossCybersecurity, IT, HR, Legal, Privacy, Risk, Internal Audit, and business teams to deliver consistent identity outcomes.

• Oversee major IAM transformation initiatives, including program executionand budget accountability.

• Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate program maturity, business value, and risk reduction.

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)

• Lead the design and maturity of Identity Governance and Administration capabilities, including lifecycle management, access requests, certifications, role management, and separation of duties.

• Drive the strategy, implementation, and maturation of enterprise IGA capabilities using platforms such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, or similar solutions.

• Advance least-privilege and Zero Trust principles across enterprise applications, platforms, and cloud environments.

• Oversee identity lifecycle management for workforce, contractors, partners, and non-human identities.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Lead the strategy and maturity of the firm’s Privileged Access Management program, including vaulting, credential management, session controls, and privileged access governance.

• Provide strategic leadership for PAM capabilities and related tooling, including platforms such asDelinea, CyberArk, or similar solutions.

• Establish standards for privileged access,secretsmanagement, and just-in-time elevation across human and machine identities.

• Reduce standing privilege across hybrid environments and track progress through measurable controls.

Authentication, SSO & Federation

• Lead enterprise authentication and access capabilities, including SSO, MFA, conditional access, federation, and modern authentication methods.

• Support modern identity and access patterns through technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID and related federation and access governance capabilities.

• Support secure identity patterns for employees, clients, partners, and external platforms as needed.

Cloud & Workload Identity

• Drive identity standards for cloud and workload access acrossGuidehouse’shybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams to embed identity and access controls into platforms and delivery processes.

• Establish guardrails andmonitoring forentitlements and permissions across enterprise technology environments.

Risk, Compliance & Audit

• Align IAM capabilities to security, compliance, and audit requirements across applicable regulatory and control frameworks.

• Partner with compliance and audit stakeholders to support control evidence, remediation, and sustainable governance processes.

• Support identity requirements for both internal operations and client-serving environments as needed.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team spanning IAM architecture, engineering, operations, and governance.

• Build a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Represent the IAM function with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the enterprise.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with at least 8+ years focused on Identity & Access Management, and 7+ years in a people-leadership capacity or 16 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.

• Proven experience building or maturing an enterprise IAM function in a complex, global organization.

• Demonstrated success leading in a matrixed environment and partnering across technology, security, and business teams.

• Strong experience with modern IAM technologies and concepts, including IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, federation, and lifecycle management, with hands-on experience leading or supporting platforms such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID Governance,Delinea, CyberArk, and similar tools.

• Experience leading complex, multi-year IAM transformation programs with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks relevant to IAM programs.

• Experience supporting identity requirements in regulated environments, including public sector or highly governed industries.

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

• U.S. Citizenshiprequired. Mustresidein the United States.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, ora relatedfield.

• Experience inaprofessionalservices or other complex enterpriseenvironment.

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-related certifications.

The annual salary range for this position is $171,000.00-$285,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.