Manager, Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management Job at Vantage Point Consu

Location NY Hybrid: 3 days in 2 days out The Manager will join the Information Security team and will be responsible for IAM Operational tasks, covering the following: identity and access management and governance, data management, and ISO 27001 certification tasks. You will play a key role in ensuring the security, efficiency, and compliance of IAM/IGA processes. This role requires a strong understanding of identity management principles, experience with IAM/IGA products and services, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Qualified candidates will have a background in cybersecurity or Identity engineering. In this capacity, the Manager, Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management will: Oversee the current Identity Management and Data Governance team to support the firms access requests; Support efforts for the IAM processes and procedures for the firm requirements to meet ISO27001; Oversee Varonis data governance management related firm requirements for reporting open permissions, PII, PCI, PHI and GDPR; Oversee the current Identity Management and Data Governance team to support the firm's access requests; Collaborate with Director of IAM/ scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements; Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, ensuring effective collaboration and performance; Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, compliance, and business units, to facilitate operational support; Collaborate with stakeholders to design IAM architectures, workflows, and integrations that meet business needs and security requirements; Support configuration efforts for Okta and Sailpoint platforms, including user provisioning, authentication policies, access controls, and role definitions; Work with internal teams to develop training programs and materials to educate end-users, administrators, and stakeholders on Okta and Sailpoint functionalities, best practices, and usage guidelines; Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure IAM Operational teams have the skills and expertise to support and maintain Okta and Sailpoint implementations; and Support efforts for the IAM processes and procedures for the firm requirements to meet ISO27001. In addition, the Manager, Cybersecurity Identity Access Manager will be expected to have the following: In-depth knowledge of Okta and Sailpoint platforms, including configuration, administration, and customization capabilities; Knowledge of Varonis platforms or similar data governance solutions; 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; 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.; Working knowledge of ServiceNow ticketing system; Working knowledge of IT processes (i.e., ITIL) including incident, problem, defect, change and release management; and Experience with secure architecture principals, secure SDLC, security system integration and configurations, and troubleshooting. Proficiencies : 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, decision-making skills, as well as 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; Strong communication skills with ability to articulate and translate security and IAM solution terminology in business terms; 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; and Focus on job execution and achieving results. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; 5 years of experience in information Security identity and access management (IAM) roles, focus on Okta and Sailpoint solutions a plus; Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Okta Certified Administrator, and Sailpoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer) is preferred; Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization; and Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus.