Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management
Primary Location: Los Angeles, California
V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for an Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management for our premier client in Los Angeles, California.
Education and Experience »
- 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;
- Experience delivering large-scale identity initiatives in an Agile environment; and
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities »
- Proven leadership experience managing both engineering and operations teams;
- Strong understanding of IAM/IGA concepts: authentication protocols, federation, RBAC, lifecycle management, and PAM;
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
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; and
- Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution.
Technology Stack (Current & Future):
Current: SailPoint (IGA)
- Planned/Future: Privileged Access Management (e.g., CyberArk); and
- Supporting Technologies: Active Directory/LDAP, authentication standards (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), MFA, APIs/integrations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Job Responsibilities:
- Senior Manager will join the IAM team and lead the engineering and operations functions in support of the firm’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) program strategy.
- Role is central to ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant identity services while driving collaboration with IT, Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
- Senior Manager will focus on guiding delivery, coaching team members, and helping remove blockers, while ensuring all initiatives align with the broader IAM program direction set by leadership.
- 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
- Manage vendor relationships and influence product roadmaps to align with firm needs
- Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, business units, and Security to design identity architectures and workflows that balance security with user experience.