Director, Identity and Access Management

Position Summary

The Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a pivotal role that oversees the firm's IAM programs, ensuring secure access to systems and data. This position requires a deep understanding of best practices for Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools like CyberArk and Delinea Secret Server, with hands-on experience in managing privileged accounts and mitigating risks. The Director will collaborate with IT teams to integrate PAM solutions and maintain the integrity of the infrastructure. Expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools such as Saviynt and SailPoint is essential for managing the identity lifecycle and enforcing access policies. The role demands continuous learning to stay abreast of industry trends and emerging threats, providing thought leadership, and guiding the IAM team towards best practices and industry standards. The Director must be adaptable, capable of leading technological shifts, and fostering communication and collaboration across various stakeholders, ensuring IAM solutions meet the firm's needs. Educational initiatives to raise awareness and train employees on IAM practices are also a key responsibility.

What will your job entail?

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and management of identity governance and privileged access management solutions within the firm.
• Lead a team of IAM professionals, providing guidance, setting goals, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality IAM services.
• Offer thought leadership within the IAM team, sharing best practices, suggesting improvements, and aligning with industry standards and regulations.
• Build effective teams, create strong morale and spirit on the team, share wins and successes, foster open dialogue, allow the team to be responsible for their work, define success in terms of the whole team and create a feeling of belonging in the team.
• Work closely with business and application support teams to understand their requirements and integrate their applications with IAM solutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in identity governance and administration tools like Saviynt, SailPoint, or equivalent platforms.
• Oversee the entire identity lifecycle management, including account provisioning, deprovisioning, and conducting regular access reviews.
• Engage with the business and application support teams to establish and enforce comprehensive access policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and entitlement management to ensure proper access governance.
• Maintain expertise in best practices for privileged accounts, secrets management, and session monitoring using PAM tools such as CyberArk, Delinea Secret Server, or similar solutions to safeguard against unauthorized access.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with privileged access, developing, and implementing appropriate controls.
• Foster collaboration with IT teams to seamlessly integrate PAM solutions into the existing technological infrastructure.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in IGA and PAM technologies and best practices to maintain a forward-thinking approach to IAM.
• Exhibit adaptability in adopting new technologies and modifying existing processes to meet evolving security landscapes and business needs.
• When needed, organize and conduct workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs to bolster firm-wide understanding and adherence to IAM practices.
• Manage vendor relationships to evaluate tools, negotiate contracts, and maintain partnerships, ensuring IAM solutions meet security, service, and business objectives.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/Engineering/Information Security preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) are highly desirable.
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in IAM, with a focus on PAM and IGA.
• Experience with implementing IGA and PAM solutions.
• Prior experience leading an IAM team or managing IAM projects.
• Experience working with IAM vendors and evaluating their products.
• Ability to drive organizational change related to IAM practices.

Salary Range:

$180-220k

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

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Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $160, $200,000.00 annually.

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