Senior Director, Identity and Access Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plans

Paid holidays and volunteer time off

Disability and life insurance

Education/training support

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director of Identity and Access Management to shape the enterprise IAM strategy across a regulated environment. This remote role focuses on cloud transformation, identity governance, and privileged access management, partnering with technology, compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen access controls.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in cybersecurity/IAM, executive leadership, and a track record of transforming large-scale security services in finance or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, CS, IT, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IAM or related technology disciplines.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary enterprise security teams.
• Ability to define and execute enterprise strategies and transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in identity governance, IAM, PAM and hybrid identity environments.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably in financial services or insurance.
• Strong executive-level communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise IAM strategy and roadmap.
• Lead modernization initiatives focused on cloud transformation and operational efficiency.
• Establish and govern Identity Governance & Administration framework for access management.
• Provide strategic leadership for Privileged Access Management and Just-In-Time access capabilities.
• Own the governance of identity platforms and compliance programs.
• Drive technology rationalization and process automation initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing IAM organization while fostering partnerships across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, Engineering or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Identity and Access Management to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This leader will shape the enterprise approach to IAM across a regulated environment, balancing security, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role will drive modernization efforts spanning cloud transformation, identity governance, and privileged access management. It will also partner closely with technology, compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen access controls and support broader transformation goals.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $250,000 - 300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise Identity & Access Management strategy and roadmap
• Lead modernization initiatives focused on cloud transformation and operational efficiency
• Establish and govern the Identity Governance & Administration framework for access management
• Provide strategic leadership for Privileged Access Management and Just-In-Time access capabilities
• Own the governance of identity platforms and compliance programs
• Drive technology rationalization and process automation initiatives
• Build and lead a high-performing IAM organization while fostering partnerships across teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, identity and access management, or related technology disciplines
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in enterprise-scale security services
• Ability to define and execute enterprise strategies and transformation initiatives
• Deep expertise in identity governance, IAM, PAM, and hybrid identity environments
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably in financial services or insurance
• Strong executive-level communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards incentives
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Multiple 401(k) savings plan options
• Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Disability, life, and long-term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and training & certification support
• Wellness support, including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources
• Caregiver and mental health support services

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.