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Senior Security Advisor - IAM (Remote in the US)
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About this role
Role overview
Advise small and midsize organizations on identity and access management (IAM), from assessing current capabilities to shaping practical improvement plans. Lead structured engagements across identity governance, access management, privileged access, and identity verification, and help clients connect technical choices to business priorities and risk.
Responsibilities
- Lead IAM maturity assessments, discovery sessions, current-state reviews, and future-state planning. - Develop strategic roadmaps and clear recommendations spanning people, processes, and technology. - Prepare and present polished materials for senior decision-makers. - Support presales by identifying client needs, shaping services, scoping engagements, and contributing to statements of work. - Guide clients through IAM vendor selection and define actionable next steps. - Refine assessment methods and create reusable frameworks, templates, and guidance with internal colleagues.
Requirements
- At least seven years of IAM strategy, governance, and advisory experience across IGA, access management, PAM, and identity verification. - Four to five years supporting presales, scoping complex projects, and developing statements of work. - Experience conducting maturity assessments and creating strategic roadmaps. - Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations. - Ability to manage relationships across business and technical stakeholders and explain IAM risks and value in business terms. - Knowledge of IAM standards and practices, including NIST, ISO, and OWASP; able to work independently and manage multiple engagements remotely.
Nice to have
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related technical or information systems field. - CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar certification. - Familiarity with SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and common IAM vendors.
Benefits and work setup
- Primarily remote for U.S.-based employees; some travel may be required, estimated at about 10% for company or regional events. - Medical and dental plan options, flexible time off, 12 company holidays, phone and home internet allowances, and retirement plan eligibility are described.