Security Solutions Senior Director – Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Qualifications:

Experience & Background

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a sustained, deep focus on Identity and Access Management; must include substantial experience as both an IAM practitioner (implementing and operating enterprise IAM platforms) and a senior consulting leader (owning practice P&L, building books of business, managing teams of senior consultants)
• Demonstrated track record of building or leading a high-performing IAM or security consulting practice at a Big Four firm, major systems integrator, or equivalent professional services organization, with P&L ownership, revenue targets, and direct accountability for practice growth
• Proven record of developing and closing complex, multi-year advisory and implementation engagements at Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clients; established relationships at CISO and C-suite levels across multiple industries
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing senior consulting talent; track record of building teams and elevating practitioners to senior and principal-level roles

Technical Mastery

• Deep technical mastery across all IAM domains with hands-on implementation and advisory experience, including:
• IGA — SailPoint IdentityNow/IdentityIQ, Saviynt, Omada, or One Identity (role engineering, access certification, SoD policy, lifecycle management, connector architecture)
• PAM — CyberArk (Core PAS, EPM, Conjur), BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privilege Management), or Delinea/Thycotic (vault design, session recording, just-in-time access)
• Access Management — Okta, Ping Identity (PingFederate, PingOne), Microsoft Entra ID, or ForgeRock (SSO, adaptive MFA, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM)
• Cloud Identity — AWS IAM/IAM Identity Center, Azure Entra ID, GCP IAM, CIEM tools (Wiz, Ermetic, Sonrai)
• Directory Services — Active Directory (design, tiered admin model, hardening), Azure AD Connect, LDAP, and virtual directory architectures
• Expert working knowledge of identity and security governance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53 (AC and IA families), NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust), ISO 27001/27002, MITRE ATT&CK, SOX ITGC, HIPAA Security Rule, PCI DSS, and DORA

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Assurance, or commensurate experience required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) a plus
• Advanced certifications demonstrating IAM program depth: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent strongly preferred
• Vendor-specific certifications from SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Microsoft (SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500), or Saviynt are highly valued

Leadership & Consulting Competencies

• Executive presence: proven track record presenting to boards, C-suites, and investment committees with authority and composure; skilled at translating complex IAM risk and architecture concepts into board-ready business narratives
• Business development: demonstrated ability to identify, shape, and close complex professional services engagements; skilled at structuring SOWs, ROM estimates, leveraged team models, and multi-year managed service arrangements
• Practice leadership: experience setting and driving practice strategy, managing practice P&L, building go-to-market plans, and representing the practice in market-facing settings including industry conferences, partner events, and analyst briefings
• People leadership: skilled at hiring, developing, and retaining senior consulting talent; establishes clear performance standards and fosters a culture of accountability, growth, and delivery excellence
• Delivery governance: experience establishing engagement governance frameworks, quality standards, executive reporting cadences, and escalation protocols across a portfolio of concurrent engagements
• Mature consulting delivery: structured discovery and workshop facilitation, gap analysis and maturity scoring, roadmap development and initiative sizing, and consistent production of board-ready deliverables, assessments, maturity reports, executive roadmaps, and program plans

 

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Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $190,00 to $240,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay. 

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

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