Senior Security Advisor - IAM (Remote in the US)

GuidePoint Security, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible time off

Phone stipend

Retirement plan

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking an experienced IAM Strategy Consultant to lead assessments and deliver strategic roadmaps for diverse clients in the U.S. You will drive executive-level analyses across IGA, AM, PAM, and IdV domains, shaping future-state recommendations.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and presales support, with remote work predominating and occasional travel for events. A strong background in IAM standards and frameworks is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IAM strategy, governance and advisory engagements.
• Proven ability to deliver executive-level deliverables and roadmaps.
• Strong ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leads structured IAM assessment engagements across industries.
• Facilitates discovery sessions evaluating IGA, AM, PAM, IdV domains.
• Delivers executive-ready, polished deliverables.
• Assists presales by aligning IAM services to client needs.
• Supports vendor selection and IAM program improvements.

Skills

IAM strategy

Governance

Advisory services

Stakeholder management

Presales support

Roadmap development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/MIS

Tools

NIST

ISO

OWASP

Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads structured IAM assessment engagements for small and medium-sized businesses across multiple industries, delivering comprehensive current state analysis, future state recommendations, maturity enhancements, and strategic roadmaps
• Facilitates discovery sessions to evaluate client environments across IGA, AM, PAM, and Identity Verification (IdV) domains
• Develops polished, executive-ready deliverables that address people, process, and technology recommendations
• Serves as a trusted advisor during the presales process, identifying and aligning the right IAM services to client needs
• Supports clients through vendor selection and helps define a clear path forward for IAM program improvements
• Collaborates with internal teams to continuously develop and refine assessment methodology and service offerings
• Contributes to thought leadership through development of reusable frameworks, templates, and best practice content
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• Some light travel (10%) may be required for annual CKO, Regional IAM events, regional corp event support (GPSEC), etc

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IAM strategy, governance, and advisory services spanning IGA, AM, PAM, and IdV
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to create and present compelling, executive-level deliverables
• Experience conducting IAM maturity assessments and developing strategic roadmaps
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across technical and business audiences
• 4-5 years of experience supporting presales engagements, scoping complex IAM projects, and developing statements of work
• Deep understanding of IAM industry standards, frameworks, and best practices including NIST, ISO, and OWASP
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage a remote work environment and work independently
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex IAM concepts into clear business value and risk language for executive audiences

Preferred

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Familiarity with IAM-related compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, or GDPR
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative advisory approaches and presentation styles that clearly communicate complex IAM concepts to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with common IAM vendor landscapes to support objective vendor selection guidance

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks....

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option