Vantage Point Consulting Inc.
Manager, Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management
Vantage Point Consulting Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Location
NYHybrid:
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; andSupport 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; andExperience 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; andFocus 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; andFamiliarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus.
NYHybrid:
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; andSupport 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; andExperience 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; andFocus 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; andFamiliarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus.