Identity Security Practice - Director, Professional Services - TOLA

Saviynt · Arkansas, United States · 4 days ago

RemoteRemoteConsulting$220k–$250k/yrFull-time

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 CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.

Must have a PMP or similar project management certification.

Must have experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and broader Identity Security domain.

Must have experience with microservices architecture and design patterns.

Must have experience with project management methodologies and practices.

Must have experience with data classification, retention, and handling policies.

Must have experience with incident response and business continuity/disaster recovery procedures.

Must have experience with mobile device policies and account management policies.

Must have experience with access control policies and personnel security policies.

Must have experience with privacy policies.

Must have experience with security and privacy literacy and awareness training.

Must have experience with Statement of Work (SOW) validation for identity security engagements.

Must have experience with professional services function development and scaling.

Must have experience with identity security best practices and architecture standards.

Must have experience with identity security project deliveries.

Must have experience with identity security implementation efforts estimation.

Must have experience with identity security solution facilitation and development processes.

Must have experience with identity security solution design reviews and implementation efforts.

Must have experience with identity security solution guidance and team leadership.

Must have experience with identity security solution training and validation.

Must have experience with identity security solution architecture standards enforcement.

Must have experience with identity security solution best practices contribution.