Identity Governance & IAM Lead (Provisioning & Automation)

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 119,000 - 195,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking an Identity Governance & Administration Lead to drive hands-on governance, lifecycle management, and provisioning across a complex, regulated environment. You will collaborate with HR, legal, digital, technology, cybersecurity, and compliance to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions across enterprise systems.

Key responsibilities include architecting scalable provisioning, aligning with NYDFS/MAR requirements, and developing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity.
5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with strong exposure to Identity Governance & Administration (IGA).
Hands-on experience implementing or supporting IGA capabilities such as lifecycle management, provisioning, and access certifications.
Experience in integrating IAM solutions with enterprise systems and applications (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk etc).
Experience with identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control.
Strong understanding of identity security principles, including least privilege, Zero Trust, and access governance.
Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity governance capabilities.
Design and implement scalable provisioning and deprovisioning solutions across enterprise systems and applications.
Gather requirements and translate them into technical designs and governance models.
Integrate IAM/IGA solutions with enterprise systems (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk, OKTA).
Establish governance processes aligned with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., NYDFS, MAR).
Develop documentation, standards, and runbooks to support consistency and audit readiness.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align controls with security strategy.
Stay current with IAM trends and best practices.