Identity Security Practice - Director, Professional Services - California

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the business context and lead the solution design for complex identity security implementations
• Responsible for technology choices and decisions, with a strong focus on identity security architectural principles
• Ensure projects are designed within approved architectural standards for identity solutions
• Lead design reviews and implement best design principles for identity security
• Provide technical leadership in all aspects of the SDLC, including system analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment for identity security projects
• Demonstrate the ability to bring in a fresh perspective, generating new and imaginative ideas/approaches for identity security challenges
• Facilitate the development process and operations for identity security solutions
• Identify setbacks and shortcomings in identity security implementations and propose effective solutions
• Define and enforce (through training & review) the architecture standards and guidelines specifically for identity security solutions
• Guide the implementation team on identity security best practices
• Contribute towards practice development tasks related to training and Statement of Work (SOW) validation for identity security engagements

Requirements

• Must have significant leadership experience working within or running an Identity Security practice, with a deep understanding of its operational nuances, strategic development, and service delivery
• Must have strong working experience in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain, involving a minimum of three end-to-end IAM project deliveries, specifically within an identity security practice context
• Must have 3-5 years of consulting management experience leading people to support customer satisfaction and understanding key consulting business metrics
• Proven experience in a leadership role, with a strong background in people management within a technical or consulting environment
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling Professional Services functions, ideally with a focus on identity security
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
• Strong working experience on microservices architecture
• Strong experience leveraging design, architecture, and integration patterns for complex enterprise solutions
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and advising at all levels
• Ability to perform a cost-benefit analysis of assigned projects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to estimate the implementation efforts for identity security projects

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the IT industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within an Identity Security practice
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Security practices
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with design, architecture, and integration patterns for complex enterprise solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to perform a cost-benefit analysis of assigned projects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to estimate the implementation efforts for identity security projects

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Tremendous opportunities to grow and advance in your career
• Dynamic and supportive work environment
• Equal opportunity employer

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $220,000 - $250,000 annually.

Schedule

N/A