VP, Identity Security Platforms

Synchrony; Florida; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking a VP of Identity Security Platforms to lead the development and management of advanced authentication and security services. You will guide teams across engineering, security operations, and governance to implement defense-in-depth capabilities while aligning with enterprise risk objectives.

The role requires deep expertise in identity and access management, security posture management, and zero-trust policy engineering.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science or related field, or 15 years of IT experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years leading teams of engineers or analysts.
• 5+ years delivering technology solutions for large enterprises.
• 5+ years designing and managing enterprise security tools.
• 5+ years of security policy engineering (firewall, network, authentication, zero trust).
• Strong IAM principles & modern IDP/directories knowledge.
• Experience with secure architectures, vulnerability management, and security operations integrations.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Identity Security roadmaps as Agile Product Owner with focus on security posture management.
• Oversee ISPM & ITDR platform development, testing, deployment, and operations to reduce IAM attack surface.
• Lead zero trust policy engineering to enable adaptive policies with minimal user friction.
• Govern platforms with metrics on security, performance, and availability; ensure risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technologies and drive governance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering leadership

Security tooling

Policy engineering

IAM principles

Security architectures

Travel willingness

Agile Product Owner

Security posture management

Executive communication

DevOps/API-driven

Regulatory standards (SOX/PCI/NIST)

Security certifications (CISSP/CISA/Cz

Education

Technical degree or extensive IT experience

Tools

ISPM/CSPM/XSPM

Zero Trust

Job description

Role Summary/Purpose

The VP, Identity Security Platforms will oversee the management and development of several new tools and capabilities within the Authentication & Security Services division in IAM. We are seeking an experienced information security leader, with broad domain expertise spanning identity, security engineering, security posture management, and cyber operations. This is a leadership position that will manage a team, with some hands on design and engineering as required.

Role Summary/Purpose

This role will work across organizational boundaries to understand the technology ecosystem, while driving operational excellence, governance, & oversight of enterprise services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Identity Security product roadmaps as the Agile Product Owner, applying technical knowledge, industry expertise, and insights, with specialized knowledge in security posture management.
• Manage development, testing, implementation, and operations of ISPM & ITDR platforms to drive identity hygiene. Develop and maintain processes for IAM defect identification, triage, remediation, and subsequent system hardening, driving reduction in IAM attack surface.
• Oversee Zero Trust access policy engineering, enabling continuous adaptive policies based on risk, while minimizing friction for authorized users across the enterprise.
• Drive strong governance, technical excellence, operational processes, and risk management of the platforms, leveraging security, performance, and availability metrics.
• Cross-functional collaboration with technical leaders, solution architects, engineers, security stakeholders, governance, and other subject matter experts to review and integrate technologies.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BS/BA in Computer Science / other technical degree or Business Management and 10 years of IT experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED and 15 years of IT experience
• 5+ years of experience leading a team(s) of engineers or analysts
• 5+ years of experience leading the engineering, delivery, and support of technology solutions for medium to large enterprises
• 5+ years of experience in planning, designing, building, & managing enterprise security tools
• 5+ years of experience with security policy engineering (ie: firewall, network, authentication, zero trust policy).
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and best practices in modern IDP's, directories, and authentication systems.
• Experience with secure architectures, security posture hardening, vulnerability management, and security operations integrations.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics

• 10+ years of experience leading mission critical technology and/or security functions in a large, highly-regulated enterprise.
• 5+ years of experience in an information security domain, with specialized subject matter expertise in Identity & Access Management, Infrastructure Security, or similar.
• Experience with security posture management tools and concepts (ISPM, CSPM, XSPM, etc.).
• Experience working with agile methodologies as a Product Owner and/or Tech Lead on a product team.
• Strong executive presence, with proven ability to communicate technical strategy and tailor messaging to the appropriate audience.
• Ability to drive cross-functional change through effective collaboration and understanding of larger business initiatives.
• Ability to think strategically about how Synchrony’s Identity Security Platforms will be used to support the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
• Proven analytical mindset; Ability to identify patterns or correlation within data sets
• Critical attention to detail; Ability to coordinate multiple deliverables across multiple teams
• Experience designing and building with DevOps, API-driven solutions, and fully automated service delivery capabilities
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and frameworks including SOX, PCI, and NIST.
• Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of information technology (IT) risk management policies, requirements, and procedures
• Industry recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GISP, CASP, etc

Grade/Level: 13

The salary range for this position is 155,000.00 - 260,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Our Way Of Working

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

• Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.

Our Commitment

When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.

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