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About the Role:
Job Title: Identity Management Consultant
Project Summary:
The IT Identity and Access Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing IAM strategies, managing user access procedures, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline access management processes, and technology, mitigate risks, and support organizational growth.
Strong leadership, technical expertise, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
Daily Responsibilities:
Leads and manages the Identity Access Management (IAM) and Business System Analysts teams.Acts as a point of escalation for any user or business stakeholder issues.
Establishes and maintains relationships with business units throughout the organization to understand their working environments and communications needs. Recommends and oversees the implementation of technical solutions within the IAM space that support business requirements.Conducts effective resource management for the team. Oversees the assignment of resources to a variety of project and operational tasks.
Hires manages the performance of, and mentors team members. Develops and oversees the implementation of training plans that improve technical staff performance at all levels.
Required Qualifications:
Experience in managing IAM projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within defined timelines and budgets.
Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, manage projects, and work collaboratively across departments.
Proficiency in IAM technologies (e.g., Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Azure AD, CyberArk, etc).
Strong understanding of identity governance, authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and access management.
Experience with IAM architecture and Integration with Enterprise Systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered instead of a 4-year degree.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years in IAM roles, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership position.
Location: Sacramento, CA (2 days a week onsite)
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $130,000 - $140,000 annually. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
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