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Step Up For Students ยท 15 hours ago

Manager, Identity & Access Management

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children. The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager is responsible for overseeing the systems, policies, and processes that ensure appropriate access to IT resources and compliance with security regulations.

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Responsibilities

Manage and mentor IAM analysts, engineers, and support staff
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of IAM policies, standards, and procedures
Manage identity lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, role-based access, and access reviews
Lead and maintain IAM technologies and tools (e.g., SSO, MFA, PAM, IGA platforms)
Conduct regular audits, access certifications, and risk assessments to validate proper access controls
Lead IAM-related projects, upgrades, and integrations across the organization
Develop and enforce IAM best practices, standards, and architectural roadmaps
Continuously evaluate and improve IAM processes to enhance security and user experience
Partner with business units to define access roles and ensure least-privilege access is consistently applied
Monitor IAM systems for performance, security issues, and emerging threats; coordinate incident response related to identity breaches

Qualification

Identity & Access ManagementIAM frameworksIAM technologiesCloud platform integrationEnterprise IAM platformsLeadership experienceRisk ManagementTechnical ProficiencyProject ManagementCommunication skillsProblem Solving

Required

Demonstrated success and a proven track record of professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, industries or military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management or related IT security domains
2+ years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or team management role
Experience supporting IAM integrations with cloud platforms such as Azure AD, AWS IAM, or Google Cloud IAM
Experience with enterprise IAM platforms (e.g., Saviynt, SailPoint, Okta, ForgeRock, CyberArk)
Proven experience implementing and managing IAM frameworks, identity lifecycle processes, and access governance controls
Demonstrated success leading IAM projects, system upgrades, or enterprise-wide access initiatives

Preferred

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, or Microsoft/AWS security certifications
Background in cloud security architecture and Zero Trust security models
Knowledge of automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to enhance identity workflows
Familiarity with identity federation, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and API-based integrations

Benefits

Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development

Company

Step Up For Students

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Step Up For Students helps administer two scholarships; one for economically disadvantaged students.

H1B Sponsorship

Step Up For Students has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2021 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Alex Mangan
Chief Product Officer
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Ronda Dry, Ed.D
Student Learning and Partner Success Director
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