Camping World · 1 day ago
IAM Director
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $255K/yr
15+ years expCamping World is a leading company in the outdoor and recreation industry, and they are seeking an IAM Director to lead their enterprise identity function. This role involves setting the vision and strategy for secure access to their digital ecosystem while managing a team of IAM professionals.
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Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and maintain a comprehensive, enterprise IAM strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise security, zero trust principles, and overarching business goals
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IAM professionals and engineers responsible for identity lifecycle management, access provisioning, authentication, and directory services
Define and oversee the architecture, implementation, and operational management of all core IAM technologies
Leading the management and evolution of our core Identity Providers and federation services
Ensuring a seamless, secure, and resilient Single Sign-On experience, powered by adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication and risk-based access policies
Maturing our identity program to manage the full identity lifecycle (joiner, mover, leaver)
This covers provisioning, deprovisioning, recurring access reviews and attestation, and the development of our Role-Based Access Control framework to ensure access is compliant with business policies and regulations
Driving the strategy and maturity of our PAM program and platform to secure, vault, and rotate all privileged credentials for both human and non-human users
Owning the architecture, security, and hygiene of foundational identity stores, including Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and enterprise LDAP services
Developing and managing the program for non-human identities, including the governance of service accounts, API keys, certificates, and the enterprise secrets management platform
Establishing and enforcing the governance framework for managing roles, permissions, and entitlements within our multi-cloud environments to ensure least privilege
Partnering with the Security Operations Center to monitor, detect, and respond to identity-based threats, leveraging behavioral analytics and other security signals
Overseeing the IAM application integration factory to provide scalable and secure federation services (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) for managing current and onboarding new cloud and internal applications
Drive the strategic integration of identity services with key business systems, particularly our HRIS, to automate and govern identity lifecycle events (joiners, movers, leavers)
Enforce enterprise-wide IAM governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls
Ensure identity processes meet regulatory and compliance requirements
Serve as a trusted advisor and key relationship builder with Security, IT, HR, Legal, Compliance, and business unit leaders to ensure IAM solutions meet their needs while enforcing security policies
Drive IAM modernization initiatives, including cloud IAM integration, and champion automation to improve operational efficiency and enhance the end-user experience
Define, track, and report on IAM metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership and stakeholders, demonstrating the program's value and managing risk
Recruits, hires and retains qualified candidates for reporting positions
Lead and mentor a team of managers, architects, engineers, and analysts across multiple identity domains
Creates and fosters a culture of continuous collaboration, innovation, and process improvement
Ensures appropriate coverage of identity personnel to enable continuous business and technology operations
Develop team capabilities through training, certifications, and career development pathways
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to hire, lead, mentor, retain and develop high-performing IAM engineering and operations teams in an agile environment
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex identity concepts and risks into clear business context for HR, IT, and executive partners
Deep architectural expertise in identity-centric frameworks, including Zero Trust, cloud IAM, and hybrid AD/Azure AD environments
Expert-level understanding of modern IAM technologies (IDPs, PAM, IGA) and the core protocols that enable them (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, LDAP)
Strong grasp of identity-related compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA) and how to build and manage controls for access attestation, provisioning, and data privacy
Demonstrated ability to support the management of the IAM program budget, vendor relationships, and project delivery to achieve measurable business outcomes
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's degree preferred
15+ years of progressive experience focused specifically on Identity and Access Management, with at least 7+ years in a senior leadership role (e.g., managing IAM teams, strategy, and budgets)
Proven track record of architecting, implementing, and leading core IAM functions (IGA, Access Management, PAM) in complex enterprise environments
Direct, hands-on leadership experience with modern IAM platforms, specifically including IDPs (Okta, ForgeRock), PAM solutions (CyberArk), and IGA platforms
Demonstrated experience leading identity integrations with core business systems, particularly HRIS platforms (Workday), to manage the full identity lifecycle
Preferred
Relevant vendor/platform certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator/Consultant, CyberArk Certified) are a significant plus
Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or Cloud security certifications (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Good Sam Roadside Assistance
Discounts
Paid parental leave (if eligibility is met)
Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met)
On the job training opportunities
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more
Access to dental & vision coverage
Company
Camping World
Camping World is an American corporation specializing in selling parts and service for recreational vehicles and supplies for camping.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2024-10-30Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2016-10-07IPO
2013-08-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Matthew Wagner
CEO & President
Lindsey Christen
Chief Administrative & Legal Officer, Secretary
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