Identity Governance & Administration Lead

About the role

The Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Lead will oversee advanced tasks, enterprise control oversight, and coordinate with Identity & Access Management (IAM) teams on automation and AI initiatives. They will partner with HR, legal, digital and technology, cybersecurity, compliance, vendors, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable, and aligned identity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendors to ensure they meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and have a strong understanding of IGA controls.
• Lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity governance capabilities, including reporting, advanced analytics, documentation, and presentations.
• Partner with AI Business and Digital and Technology teams to build requirements that meet Guardian’s non-human identity capabilities.
• Design and implement scalable provisioning and deprovisioning solutions across enterprise systems and applications.
• Work with business stakeholders and application owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs and governance models.
• Integrate IAM/IGA solutions with enterprise systems, such as SailPoint, CyberArk, and Okta.
• Evaluate the current identity governance landscape, identify gaps, and drive improvements in security, scalability, and user experience.
• Establish and support governance processes aligned with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., NYDFS, MAR).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align identity governance controls with enterprise security strategy.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IAM and identity governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity
• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with strong exposure to Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• Hands-on experience implementing or supporting IGA capabilities such as lifecycle management, provisioning, and access certifications
• Experience in integrating IAM solutions with enterprise systems and applications (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk etc)
• Experience with identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control
• Strong understanding of identity security principles, including least privilege, Zero Trust, and access governance
• Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Experience implementing one or more IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta etc)
• Experience supporting including participation in RFP/RFI processes, vendor evaluations, and proof-of-concept (POC) and project activities
• Familiarity with identity architecture in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud)
• Familiarity with AI Control Plane, MCP, and AI Identity Governance
• Experience working in regulated environments (SOC2, SOX, NYDFS, Model Audit Rule (MAR) or similar)
• Strong understanding of identity governance best practices and industry frameworks
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM/IGA-related certifications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Benefits

Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY or Holmdel, NJ. Salary Range: $118,980.00 - $195,465.00. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.