Information Security Lead Specialist (IAM)

Farmers Insurance; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Farmers is seeking an IAM Information Security Lead Specialist to provide technical and strategic leadership for identity governance, access management, authentication, and IAM modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with program sponsors, cross-functional teams, and project managers to plan scope, resources, budget, and timing for security initiatives.

You will lead the deployment and optimization of IAM solutions, champion modern identity security practices, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CISSP, SCC, ISSAP and/or ISACA certifications required.
• 7-10 years related experience in IT Security or identity access management and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, integration, and optimization of enterprise IAM solutions.
• Serve as strategic IAM subject matter expert across governance, access management, authentication, and authorization.
• Drive adoption of SSO, MFA, RBAC, PAM, and identity lifecycle management.
• Develop expertise in insurance business operations to drive security innovations.
• Evaluate emerging IAM technologies and industry best practices to improve security and user experience.
• Define IAM requirements with business leaders and deliver enterprise-wide identity initiatives.
• Lead complex IAM projects with broad scope and cross-functional dependencies.
• Coordinate activities across multiple IAM initiatives to align with security objectives.
• Resolve identity, access, and authentication challenges with risk-balanced solutions.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting on IAM program performance.

Skills

IAM knowledge

IGA expertise

Authentication

RBAC planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP or equivalent

Job description

We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity. At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head‑on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.

Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.

Workplace: Hybrid ( ), Remote ( )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary

IAM Information Security Lead Specialist provides technical and strategic leadership for identity governance, access management, authentication, and IAM modernization initiatives. Collaborates with program sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new security initiatives.

Essential Tasks & Leadership Philosophy

• Lead the deployment, integration, and optimization of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, ensuring alignment with business, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a strategic IAM subject matter expert, identifying opportunities to enhance identity governance, access management, authentication, and authorization capabilities across the organization.
• Drive the adoption of modern identity security practices, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and identity lifecycle management.
• Develops expertise in insurance business operations in order to drive security innovations for a financial services organization.
• Evaluate emerging IAM technologies and industry best practices to improve security, operational efficiency, and user experience.
• Develops and implements innovative IAM programs, automation capabilities, and minimum viable products (MVPs) that support the organization's strategic security roadmap.
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, and security stakeholders to define IAM requirements, establish priorities, and deliver enterprise-wide identity initiatives.
• Lead complex IAM projects and programs with broad scope, significant business impact, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Coordinate activities across multiple IAM, cybersecurity, and technology initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals and security objectives.
• Resolve complex identity, access, and authentication challenges by developing practical solutions that balance risk reduction with business enablement.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to communicate IAM program effectiveness, operational performance, compliance posture, and risk trends.
• Builds and owns relationships that positively influence business outcomes.
• Influence enterprise adoption of identity governance and access management best practices through effective communication, education, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partners with business leaders to ensure information security risk findings are reviewed and solutions are implemented.
• Effectively mentors, coaches and influences peers.

First Year Success Factors

• Develop and Execute an Enterprise IAM Roadmap: Assess the current IAM, IGA, PAM, SSO, and MFA environment. Identify security gaps, compliance risks, and improvement opportunities. Create a prioritized roadmap aligned to business and security objectives.
• Strengthen Identity Governance and Access Controls: Improve joiner, mover, and leaver processes. Enhance role-based access controls (RBAC). Implement or mature access certification and periodic access reviews. Reduce inappropriate or excessive access privileges.
• Advance Identity Security Capabilities: Increase adoption of: Single Sign-On (SSO); Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA); Privileged Access Management (PAM); Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Improve authentication security while maintaining a positive user experience.
• Deliver Major IAM Initiatives Successfully: Lead large-scale IAM projects across business and technology teams. Ensure implementations are delivered on time and within scope. Minimize disruption to business operations.

Education & Career Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Relevant Information Security certification (CISSP, SCC, ISSAP and/or ISACA, etc.) required.
• 7-10 years related experience in IT Security or identity access management, and Project Management, or comparable base of knowledge/expertise in the field.
• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management principles, including authentication, authorization, identity governance, and access lifecycle management.
• Deep expertise in Identity and Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), authentication, authorization, and access lifecycle management.

Physical Actions

Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Physical Environment

This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• CA Only: $129,075 - $219,780
• CO & ME: $121,350 - $189,310
• HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $121,350 - $202,730
• MA Only: $121,350 - $202,730
• o MD & VA: $121,350 - $202,730
• DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $121,350 - $219,780
• Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $129,075 - $189,310
• WA Only: $121,350 - $230,375
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.