IT Manager II

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Manager to lead engineering, design secure access solutions, and drive IT security initiatives across the enterprise.

This role requires deep IAM expertise and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, compliant access controls. The position emphasizes managing a technical team, remote coordination across time zones, and delivering secure authentication and governance capabilities in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive IT and/or IT Security experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory position managing security-related staff and projects.
• Expertise in managing a technical team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff remotely across multiple time zones.
• Ability to perform basic ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand IAM concepts, tools, technologies, processes, and industry trends.
• Experience with IAM platforms and web security: SSO, OAuth, OpenID Connect.
• Architect and implement IAM infrastructure and lead day-to-day support activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to align IAM solutions with enterprise needs.
• Provide technical leadership and governance for IAM projects and staff.

Skills

IAM concepts

Staff supervision

Remote staff management

ROI analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Okta

Saviynt

Netskope

CyberArk

Azure

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Manager will lead IAM engineering functions and serve as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity innovation, solutions, and processes within the IAM domain. This highly visible role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to drive change across a complex and evolving environment. The IAM Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and key business stakeholders to design, implement, and optimise secure access solutions aligned with enterprise needs.

Essential Functions

• Solid understanding and knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, tools, technologies, processes, and industry trends.
• Experience with IAM technologies and platforms such as Okta, Saviynt, Netskope, CyberArk, and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with web application security platforms, Single Sign-On (SSO), authentication, authorization, federation technologies, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA), user provisioning, self-service request and approval workflows, and privileged access management (PAM).
• Experience architecting, designing, and implementing IAM infrastructure, as well as leading or participating in ongoing support and service delivery activities.
• Strong conceptual and practical understanding of IT infrastructure design, technologies, products, and services.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, databases, encryption technologies, and related infrastructure components.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability & Execution
• Manages Conflict
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritises
• Organisational Agility
• Motivating Others
• Decision Quality
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Integrity & Trust

Qualifications & Special Skills Required

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive IT and/or IT Security experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory position managing security-related staff and projects.
• Expertise in managing a technical team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff remotely across multiple time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and handle critical situations, negotiate solutions, resolve conflicts, and drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to execute basic financial analysis, such as ROI.
• Technically competent and able to supervise internal programmers, analysts, consultants, and external vendor resources.
• Professional Characteristics/Motivators:
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and strong listening skills.
  • Ability to articulate issues, build consensus around recommendations, and define next steps.
  • Team-oriented while able to work independently.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, tools, technologies, processes, and industry trends.
• Experience with IAM technologies and platforms such as Okta, Saviynt, Netskope, CyberArk, and Azure.
• Experience with web application security platforms, Single Sign-On (SSO), authentication, authorization, federation technologies, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Experience with identity management and governance, provisioning, self-service request and approval workflows, and privileged access management.
• Experience architecting, designing, and building IAM infrastructure, and leading or participating in day-to-day support and delivery activities.
• Strong conceptual and practical understanding of IT infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, databases, encryption, and other related technologies.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; graduate degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

Some travel may be required

This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manager I
• Security Engineer I / II / III

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $134,300.00 to $229,400.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.