Lead IAM Expert

Veriipro; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is looking for an experienced IAM leader to oversee identity and access management operations in Jersey City. This role requires at least 8 years of cybersecurity/IAM expertise and strong leadership skills to manage and mentor a high-performing technical team.

The selected candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and drive the implementation of IAM best practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity/IAM, including SRE-based IAM environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical teams and complex IAM initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of IAM frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM support operations across L1/L2/L3 teams.
• Oversee IAM platform reliability and performance.
• Drive IAM architecture and security best practices.
• Manage on-call rotations and incident response.
• Build and mentor high-performing IAM engineering teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident management

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IAM platforms (SSO, MFA, PAM)

Cloud IAM (Azure AD, AWS IAM)

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned IAM leader to oversee identity and access management operations, drive platform reliability, and lead high-performing technical teams. This role combines deep IAM/SRE expertise with strong leadership, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IAM support operations across L1/L2/L3 teams, ensuring stable and secure identity services
• Oversee IAM platform reliability, availability, and performance using SRE principles
• Drive IAM architecture, governance, and security best practices aligned with enterprise standards
• Manage on-call rotations, incident response, workload distribution, and operational support processes
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing IAM engineering teams through coaching and performance management
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver IAM solutions aligned with compliance requirements
• Ensure adherence to security and regulatory frameworks including SOX, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
• Lead hiring, onboarding, team structuring, and capability development initiatives
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and upskilling in IAM and SRE practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of cybersecurity/IAM experience, including experience in SRE-based IAM environments
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and complex enterprise IAM initiatives
• Strong knowledge of IAM frameworks, security architecture, and compliance standards (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• Experience managing operational IAM support functions, including incident and escalation management
• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams and build collaborative, accountable team cultures
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing technical talent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise IAM platforms (e.g., SSO, MFA, PAM, directory services)
• Exposure to cloud IAM environments (Azure AD, AWS IAM, or equivalent)
• Experience implementing automation and SRE practices within IAM operations