Information Security Manager - Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options (RSUs)

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Zoox is seeking an experienced IT Information Security Manager to own and scale the IAM program across enterprise apps, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will lead IAM engineers and analysts, aligning with zero-trust security and compliance requirements.

You will drive RBAC/ABAC, SSO/MFA, PAM, and IGA while managing risk, audits, and vendor relationships to support secure, scalable identity governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT and Cybersecurity experience with leadership focus on IAM.
• Hands-on with major IAM tools and platforms listed above.
• Strong knowledge of RBAC/ABAC, SoD, and policy development.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IAM roadmap aligned with Zero Trust.
• Oversee JML provisioning across on‑prem and cloud.
• Architect SSO, MFA, SAML, OIDC, and passwordless auth.
• Manage PAM, access reviews, entitlement campaigns, and IGA.
• Lead audits, risk reviews, and vendor IAM selections.

Skills

IAM Leadership

Team Management

Zero Trust

RBAC & ABAC

SSO

MFA

PAM

OAuth 2.0

SAML

OIDC

LDAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Okta

Ping Identity

Active Directory

SailPoint

Saviynt

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Delinea

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IT Information Security Manager to own, advance, and scaleour Identity & Access Management (IAM) program. In this role, you will lead a dedicated teamof IAM engineers and analysts responsible for identity governance, access lifecyclemanagement, privileged access management (PAM), and authentication architecture acrossenterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid environments.You will bridge strategic vision with technical execution—ensuring seamless user access whilemaintaining a robust zero-trust security posture and meeting stringent compliance requirements.

In This Role, You Will…

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• IAM Strategy: Lead the definition, rollout, and execution of the enterprise IAM roadmap,aligning identity practices with Zero Trust principles and corporate security standards.
• Governance & Policies: Develop, maintain, and enforce identity policies, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), LeastPrivilege, and Separation of Duties (SoD).
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of IAM engineers,system integrators, and security analysts.

Operational Excellence & Technical Oversight

• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processes toautomate provisioning and de-provisioning workflows across on-premises and cloudplatforms.
• Authentication & SSO: Architect and oversee modern authentication standards,including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), SAML 2.0, OpenIDConnect (OIDC), and passwordless technology.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Manage enterprise PAM solutionimplementation, securing administrative credentials, session monitoring, and just-in-timeaccess controls.
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): Direct user access reviews, entitlementcertification campaigns, and automated access request/approval workflows.

Risk Management, Compliance & Support

• Audit & Compliance: Function as the primary IAM lead for internal and external audits,ensuring timely remediation of access-related findings.
• Incident Response: Act as an escalation point for identity-focused security incidents,credentials compromise, and unauthorized access investigations.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage third-party IAM software vendors, tools, and professional services partners.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of total experience in IT and Cybersecurity, with at least 3+ years ina leadership/management capacity focused specifically on Identity & AccessManagement.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard IAM tools:
  • Directory & Identity Providers: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, Active Directory.
  • IGA Platforms: SailPoint, Saviynt, or Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
  • PAM Solutions: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or HashiCorp Vault.
• Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, SCIM,Kerberos, and LDAP protocols.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, InformationTechnology, or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Okta CertifiedProfessional, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, SailPointCertified).
• Hands-on experience managing identity across AWS, Azure, orGCP cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, REST APIs) forworkflow optimization.

Base Salary Range

$228,000 - $273,000 a year

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.