Director of Identity and Access Management Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and continued evolution of the IAM strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with Verisign’s security, technology, and business objectives
• Lead the implementation, integration, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise IAM platforms, including PAM, IGA, access management, MFA, and related identity services
• Establish IAM architecture standards for secure, scalable integration of key IAM platforms across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments
• Lead and develop the IAM team, providing coaching and technical direction while ensuring strong execution across engineering, delivery, and operations
• Manage team operations, including on-call support and escalation coverage, to ensure reliable delivery and support of IAM services
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver IAM solutions and services that are secure, effective, and aligned to enterprise needs
• Support IAM governance processes, including lifecycle management, least-privilege access, and access re-certification activities
• Communicate IAM roadmap progress, key risks, service performance, and program metrics to senior leadership
• Deliver presentations and communications to build stakeholder awareness, alignment, and support for IAM priorities and changes
• Manage IAM vendor relationships and technology evaluations, including requirements, solution assessments, business cases, and support for platform selection and procurement
• Manage IAM budget planning, vendor spend, and licensing in support of roadmap and operational priorities
• Ensure IAM capabilities and practices align with relevant security frameworks, internal standards, and audit or compliance requirements, including SOX control objectives and evidence needs
• Operate as a player-coach by providing technical expertise and hands-on support for major IAM initiatives and complex issues

Qualifications and Preferred Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related discipline
• 15+ years of related experience in IAM, security engineering, or related technology roles, including experience leading teams and delivering enterprise IAM programs, services, and operations
• 6+ years of people management experience
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent IAM, PAM, cloud, or security vendor-specific certifications preferred
• Hands-on experience implementing, integrating, and operating enterprise IAM platforms and services across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments
• Strong expertise across IAM capabilities, including PAM, IGA, access management, phishing-resistant MFA, federation, and related identity services
• Hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms and technologies including SailPoint, Ping Identity, AWS IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, and enterprise PAM solutions such as BeyondTrust
• Experience designing and implementing integrations with identity providers and enterprise applications using protocols like SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, and related standards
• Strong analytical, communications, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and senior leadership