Ryan Specialty
Director, Identity and Access Management
Ryan Specialty, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
The Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) leads the firm’s IAM programs to ensure secure access to systems and data. This role requires hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as CyberArk and Delinea Secret Server, managing privileged accounts and mitigating risks. The Director collaborates with IT teams to integrate PAM solutions and maintain infrastructure integrity. 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 position requires continuous learning to stay current with industry trends and threats, providing thought leadership, guiding the IAM team to best practices and standards, and educating stakeholders on IAM concepts. The Director should be adaptable, capable of leading technological shifts, and fostering collaboration across stakeholders to ensure 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, provide guidance, set goals, and ensure the delivery of high-quality IAM services. Offer thought leadership within the IAM team, share best practices, suggest improvements, and align with industry standards and regulations. Build effective teams, foster morale, encourage open dialogue, and define success in terms of the whole team while creating a sense of belonging. Work closely with business and application support teams to understand requirements and integrate applications with IAM solutions. Demonstrate proficiency in identity governance and administration tools such as Saviynt, SailPoint, or equivalent platforms. Oversee the identity lifecycle management, including account provisioning, deprovisioning, and conducting regular access reviews. Establish and enforce comprehensive access policies, 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 and Delinea Secret Server or similar solutions. Evaluate and mitigate risks related to privileged access and implement appropriate controls. Foster collaboration with IT teams to integrate PAM solutions into the existing infrastructure. Stay current with industry trends, threats, and advancements in IGA and PAM technologies and best practices. Adapt to new technologies and modify processes to meet evolving security and business needs. Organize and conduct workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs to enhance firm-wide IAM understanding and adherence when needed. Manage vendor relationships to evaluate tools, negotiate contracts, and maintain partnerships to meet security, service, and business objectives. Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering/information security preferred. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM are highly desirable. 8-10+ years of relevant IAM experience, with a focus on PAM and IGA. Experience 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 and Equal Opportunity
Salary Range: $180-220k Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and provide accommodations as required by law. Our policy extends to all aspects of employment and includes recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact HR at Ryansg.com. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. For accommodation requests, please contact HR at HR@Ryansg.com. The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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The Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) leads the firm’s IAM programs to ensure secure access to systems and data. This role requires hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as CyberArk and Delinea Secret Server, managing privileged accounts and mitigating risks. The Director collaborates with IT teams to integrate PAM solutions and maintain infrastructure integrity. 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 position requires continuous learning to stay current with industry trends and threats, providing thought leadership, guiding the IAM team to best practices and standards, and educating stakeholders on IAM concepts. The Director should be adaptable, capable of leading technological shifts, and fostering collaboration across stakeholders to ensure 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, provide guidance, set goals, and ensure the delivery of high-quality IAM services. Offer thought leadership within the IAM team, share best practices, suggest improvements, and align with industry standards and regulations. Build effective teams, foster morale, encourage open dialogue, and define success in terms of the whole team while creating a sense of belonging. Work closely with business and application support teams to understand requirements and integrate applications with IAM solutions. Demonstrate proficiency in identity governance and administration tools such as Saviynt, SailPoint, or equivalent platforms. Oversee the identity lifecycle management, including account provisioning, deprovisioning, and conducting regular access reviews. Establish and enforce comprehensive access policies, 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 and Delinea Secret Server or similar solutions. Evaluate and mitigate risks related to privileged access and implement appropriate controls. Foster collaboration with IT teams to integrate PAM solutions into the existing infrastructure. Stay current with industry trends, threats, and advancements in IGA and PAM technologies and best practices. Adapt to new technologies and modify processes to meet evolving security and business needs. Organize and conduct workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs to enhance firm-wide IAM understanding and adherence when needed. Manage vendor relationships to evaluate tools, negotiate contracts, and maintain partnerships to meet security, service, and business objectives. Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering/information security preferred. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM are highly desirable. 8-10+ years of relevant IAM experience, with a focus on PAM and IGA. Experience 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 and Equal Opportunity
Salary Range: $180-220k Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and provide accommodations as required by law. Our policy extends to all aspects of employment and includes recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact HR at Ryansg.com. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. For accommodation requests, please contact HR at HR@Ryansg.com. The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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