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Ryan Specialty · 3 months ago

Director, Identity and Access Management

Chicago - Illinois - Wacker

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

8+ years exp

Ryan Specialty is a company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Identity and Access Management. This role is crucial for overseeing IAM programs, ensuring secure access to systems and data, and leading a team to implement best practices in identity governance and privileged access management.

Financial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and management of identity governance and privileged access management solutions within the firm

Lead a team of IAM professionals, providing guidance, setting goals, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality IAM services

Offer thought leadership within the IAM team, sharing best practices, suggesting improvements, and aligning with industry standards and regulations

Build effective teams, create strong morale and spirit on the team, share wins and successes, foster open dialogue, allow the team to be responsible for their work, define success in terms of the whole team and create a feeling of belonging in the team

Work closely with business and application support teams to understand their requirements and integrate their applications with IAM solutions

Demonstrate proficiency in identity governance and administration tools like Saviynt, SailPoint, or equivalent platforms

Oversee the entire identity lifecycle management, including account provisioning, deprovisioning, and conducting regular access reviews

Engage with the business and application support teams to establish and enforce comprehensive access policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and entitlement management to ensure proper access governance

Maintain expertise in best practices for privileged accounts, secrets management, and session monitoring using PAM tools such as CyberArk, Delinea Secret Server, or similar solutions to safeguard against unauthorized access

Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with privileged access, developing, and implementing appropriate controls

Foster collaboration with IT teams to seamlessly integrate PAM solutions into the existing technological infrastructure

Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in IGA and PAM technologies and best practices to maintain a forward-thinking approach to IAM

Exhibit adaptability in adopting new technologies and modifying existing processes to meet evolving security landscapes and business needs

When needed, organize and conduct workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs to bolster firm-wide understanding and adherence to IAM practices

Manage vendor relationships to evaluate tools, negotiate contracts, and maintain partnerships, ensuring IAM solutions meet security, service, and business objectives

Qualification

Privileged Access ManagementIdentity Governance AdministrationCyberArkDelinea Secret ServerSaviyntSailPointCISSPCISMCIAMOrganizational ChangeTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science/Engineering/Information Security preferred

Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) are highly desirable

At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in IAM, with a focus on PAM and IGA

Experience with implementing IGA and PAM solutions

Prior experience leading an IAM team or managing IAM projects

Experience working with IAM vendors and evaluating their products

Ability to drive organizational change related to IAM practices

Benefits

Paid time off for company holidays

Vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Bonuses

Benefits

Company

Ryan Specialty

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Ryan Specialty is an insurance firm that provides solutions for brokers, agents, and insurance carriers.

Founded in 2010

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://ryanspecialty.com

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