Senior Manager Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management Professional

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Vantage Point Consulting Inc. Full time
About the Role

Vantage Point Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to lead our Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Okta platform, ensuring the security, efficiency, and compliance of our IAM/IGA processes.

We are looking for a strong leader with a deep understanding of identity management principles, experience with IAM/IGA products and services, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop strategic plans for Okta implementation projects, aligning them with our organization's identity and access management (IAM) goals and objectives.
  2. Collaborate with the Director of IAM/IGA to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for successful implementation.
  3. Lead a team of IAM/IGA specialists, including Okta and SailPoint administrators, analysts, and engineers.
  4. Develop integration requirements between Okta and SailPoint as both implementations will occur in parallel.
  5. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
  6. Manage relationships with Okta vendors, including contract negotiations, service level agreements (SLAs), and product roadmap discussions.
  7. Stay informed about new features, updates, and best practices from Okta to drive continuous improvement.
  8. Oversee the end-to-end implementation of the Okta solution, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
  9. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, compliance, and business units, to facilitate successful deployments.
  10. Gather and analyze additional business requirements for Okta implementation, translating them into technical solutions and configurations.
  11. Collaborate with stakeholders to design IAM architectures, workflows, and integrations that meet business needs and security requirements.
  12. Support configuration efforts for the Okta platform, including user provisioning, authentication policies, access controls, and role definitions.
  13. Oversee customization and extension of Okta functionalities through scripting, APIs, workflows, and integration with other systems.
  14. Work directly with Engineers to develop test plans and strategies for Okta customizations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
  15. Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance (QA) activities to validate the effectiveness and reliability of IAM solutions.
  16. Work with internal teams to develop training programs and materials to educate end-users, administrators, and stakeholders on Okta functionalities, best practices, and usage guidelines.
  17. Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure internal teams have the skills and expertise to support and maintain the Okta implementation.
Requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of Okta and SailPoint platforms, including configuration, administration, and customization capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of identity management concepts, including authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), directory services (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Strong understanding of IAM/IGA principles, protocols, and standards such as SAML, OAuth, LDAP, and RBAC.
  • Ability to coordinate teams to integrate Okta & SailPoint with cloud applications, on-premises applications, and custom-built applications.
  • Understanding of federation standards such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect for seamless authentication and SSO across applications.
  • Detailed technical knowledge related to applications, servers, infrastructure, and networking technologies.
  • Hands-on experience in identity and access management, policy assessments, application testing, etc.
  • Strong, track record of implementing Okta IGA solutions and ability to deliver results through partnering with vendors, Information Security, IT, and the business departments.
  • Working knowledge of IT processes (i.e., ITIL) including incident, problem, defect, change, and release management.
  • Experience with secure architecture principals, secure SDLC, security system integration and configurations, and troubleshooting.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project goals.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.
  • Proven experience in project management methodologies and tools, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and monitor IAM projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as decision-making skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
  • Ability to make informed decisions under pressure and navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrate integrity, accountability, respect, and commitment to the Firm.
  • Demonstrate excellence in managing all functions of the job.
  • Apply the knowledge and skills required to perform at the highest level.
  • Demonstrate best practices in professional relationships.
  • Focus on job execution and achieving results.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Okta Certified Administrator, and SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer) is preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in information Security identity and access management (IAM) roles, with a focus on Okta and SailPoint solutions.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus.


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