Paul Hastings
Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Paul Hastings, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management (IAM). The role leads the engineering and operations functions in support of the firm’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) program strategy, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant identity services while collaborating with IT, Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders. Responsibilities
Lead IAM/IGA engineering and operations teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management. Partner with the Director of IAM/IGA to define strategic roadmaps, align initiatives with business priorities, and deliver measurable results. Oversee implementation, integration, and optimization of IAM platforms, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and privileged access. Drive operational excellence by ensuring reliable day-to-day identity services, incident response, and continuous improvement. Manage vendor relationships and influence product roadmaps to align with firm needs. Promote Agile practices within the team: support backlog grooming, story sizing, and sprint planning in partnership with PMO/scrum masters. Ensure IAM solutions support security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, business units, and Security to design identity architectures and workflows that balance security with user experience. Technology Stack (Current & Future)
Current: Okta (IAM), SailPoint (IGA). Planned/Future: Privileged Access Management (e.g., CyberArk). Supporting Technologies: Active Directory/LDAP, authentication standards (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), MFA, APIs/integrations. Proficiencies
Inspirational leader who develops and grows teams. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex, fast-paced environments. Proven track record of implementing IAM/IGA solutions and driving operational maturity. Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (CISSP, CISM, Okta/SailPoint certifications) preferred. 10+ years in Identity & Access Management or related cybersecurity roles. Proven leadership experience managing both engineering and operations teams. Strong understanding of IAM/IGA concepts: authentication protocols, federation, RBAC, lifecycle management, and PAM. Experience delivering large-scale identity initiatives in an Agile environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value. Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy Lifestyle Spending Account Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events) Retirement Plan Consulting Anniversary Bonus Program Professional Development Programs Transportation and Commuter Benefits International Travel Insurance Auto/Home/Pet Insurance Prepaid Legal Insurance Employee Discounts And More! Equality & Compliance
Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. This role is exempt; it is not overtime eligible. We maintain inclusion initiatives including PHANs, Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced.
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Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management (IAM). The role leads the engineering and operations functions in support of the firm’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) program strategy, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant identity services while collaborating with IT, Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders. Responsibilities
Lead IAM/IGA engineering and operations teams, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management. Partner with the Director of IAM/IGA to define strategic roadmaps, align initiatives with business priorities, and deliver measurable results. Oversee implementation, integration, and optimization of IAM platforms, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and privileged access. Drive operational excellence by ensuring reliable day-to-day identity services, incident response, and continuous improvement. Manage vendor relationships and influence product roadmaps to align with firm needs. Promote Agile practices within the team: support backlog grooming, story sizing, and sprint planning in partnership with PMO/scrum masters. Ensure IAM solutions support security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, business units, and Security to design identity architectures and workflows that balance security with user experience. Technology Stack (Current & Future)
Current: Okta (IAM), SailPoint (IGA). Planned/Future: Privileged Access Management (e.g., CyberArk). Supporting Technologies: Active Directory/LDAP, authentication standards (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), MFA, APIs/integrations. Proficiencies
Inspirational leader who develops and grows teams. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex, fast-paced environments. Proven track record of implementing IAM/IGA solutions and driving operational maturity. Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (CISSP, CISM, Okta/SailPoint certifications) preferred. 10+ years in Identity & Access Management or related cybersecurity roles. Proven leadership experience managing both engineering and operations teams. Strong understanding of IAM/IGA concepts: authentication protocols, federation, RBAC, lifecycle management, and PAM. Experience delivering large-scale identity initiatives in an Agile environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value. Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy Lifestyle Spending Account Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events) Retirement Plan Consulting Anniversary Bonus Program Professional Development Programs Transportation and Commuter Benefits International Travel Insurance Auto/Home/Pet Insurance Prepaid Legal Insurance Employee Discounts And More! Equality & Compliance
Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. This role is exempt; it is not overtime eligible. We maintain inclusion initiatives including PHANs, Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced.
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