Digital Realty
Overview
Position Title:
Identity & Access Management Director
Location:
Dallas, Austin, Ashburn, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco
What you’ll do
Shape and execute the enterprise IAM strategy, aligning with broader cybersecurity and business objectives.
Lead the deployment and lifecycle management of IAM platforms and services, including SSO, MFA, PAM, IGA, and directory services.
Establish and enforce IAM governance, including access reviews, RBAC, policy frameworks, and regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
Drive Zero Trust and cloud IAM transformation, integrating modern identity architectures across AWS, Azure, and SaaS ecosystems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, HR, compliance, and business stakeholders to streamline identity workflows and improve user experience.
Oversee IAM risk assessments, audits, and incident response, ensuring alignment with internal controls and external standards.
Mentor and lead a team of IAM engineers and analysts, while managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
Deliver executive-level reporting on IAM performance, maturity, and risk posture through KPIs and dashboards.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in IAM leadership roles within complex enterprise environments.
Deep expertise in IAM technologies and protocols: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, AD, Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, etc.
Proven experience with cloud-native IAM in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and audit processes.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CIAM are a plus.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, automation, and identity federation in hybrid environments.
A Bit About Us Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a PDx solution methodology for powering innovation and managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty has a global footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on six continents.
A Bit About Our Digital Team Our IT team develops infrastructures, designs networks, supports servers, and provides first-line support by delivering connectivity for our customers. With new data centers online, it’s a rapidly changing technical environment, and our team is encouraged to innovate and lead on projects.
What we can offer you Join us to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to meet the changing needs of our global customers. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with development opportunities to build a rewarding career.
Compensation & Benefits Compensation range:
$180,000 – $220,000 annually. This base range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary by role, level, and location. Total compensation may include salary, bonus or commissions, and equity awards.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.
Notes:
The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled). All applicants will be considered without discrimination on protected status.
Other Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR). Please do not forward unsolicited resumes. This posting includes information about the role and its requirements.
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Identity & Access Management Director
Location:
Dallas, Austin, Ashburn, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco
What you’ll do
Shape and execute the enterprise IAM strategy, aligning with broader cybersecurity and business objectives.
Lead the deployment and lifecycle management of IAM platforms and services, including SSO, MFA, PAM, IGA, and directory services.
Establish and enforce IAM governance, including access reviews, RBAC, policy frameworks, and regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
Drive Zero Trust and cloud IAM transformation, integrating modern identity architectures across AWS, Azure, and SaaS ecosystems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, HR, compliance, and business stakeholders to streamline identity workflows and improve user experience.
Oversee IAM risk assessments, audits, and incident response, ensuring alignment with internal controls and external standards.
Mentor and lead a team of IAM engineers and analysts, while managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
Deliver executive-level reporting on IAM performance, maturity, and risk posture through KPIs and dashboards.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in IAM leadership roles within complex enterprise environments.
Deep expertise in IAM technologies and protocols: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, AD, Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, etc.
Proven experience with cloud-native IAM in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and audit processes.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CIAM are a plus.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, automation, and identity federation in hybrid environments.
A Bit About Us Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a PDx solution methodology for powering innovation and managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty has a global footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on six continents.
A Bit About Our Digital Team Our IT team develops infrastructures, designs networks, supports servers, and provides first-line support by delivering connectivity for our customers. With new data centers online, it’s a rapidly changing technical environment, and our team is encouraged to innovate and lead on projects.
What we can offer you Join us to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to meet the changing needs of our global customers. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with development opportunities to build a rewarding career.
Compensation & Benefits Compensation range:
$180,000 – $220,000 annually. This base range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary by role, level, and location. Total compensation may include salary, bonus or commissions, and equity awards.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.
Notes:
The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled). All applicants will be considered without discrimination on protected status.
Other Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR). Please do not forward unsolicited resumes. This posting includes information about the role and its requirements.
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