Sr. Identity and Access Management Specialist (Hybrid)

About the role

The role is an individual contributor focused on shaping the organization’s IAM roadmap, designing, implementing, and maturing IAM systems to enhance security, optimize access management, ensure compliance, and provide strategic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend IGA solutions to support enterprise-wide IAM objectives.
• Design and implement automated identity lifecycle workflows, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reconciliation.
• Establish and maintain API-based integrations for IGA functionalities, including access requests and reporting.
• Enforce access controls aligned with least privilege, segregation of duties, and identity governance best practices.
• Implement access re-certification processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Define and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) models to align with organizational needs and security standards.
• Perform periodic assessments to optimize IAM processes, mitigate risks, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop metrics and reports for senior leadership to measure IAM performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including Human Resources, Application Development, and Infrastructure teams, to design and optimize IAM solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior IAM team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity and IAM practitioner experience.
• Proven experience configuring and integrating IAM platforms using solutions like Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, Saviynt, or ForgeRock.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CIAM, CISSP, CRISC, SailPoint Identity Certified Implementation Engineer, Okta Certified Administrator, or similar preferred.
• Experience implementing regulatory requirements such as 23 NYCRR 500, HIPAA, GLBA, and SEC cybersecurity rules.
• Experience with identity lifecycle management processes and workflows, access provisioning/deprovisioning, and user account management across multiple systems.
• Strong understanding of IAM principles, including RBAC, ABAC, PAM, SSO, MFA, and directory services.
• Experience with emerging IAM trends, including password-less authentication, zero trust, and advanced access control concepts.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for IAM automation.
• Solid knowledge of identity federation protocols and standards (e.g., LDAP, SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and API integrations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to support your health, financial goals, and work-life balance. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $176,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.