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Position Title: Manager, Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Location: Boston
*Salary: $133,000 - $227,000
Employment Type: Hybrid
Industry: Financial Services

Position Summary

The Manager of Identity and Access Management (IAM) leads the development, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide identity solutions. This position oversees internal and external identity systems, ensuring secure access to resources and a seamless authentication experience for employees, clients, and partners.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution and is central to maintaining organizational security posture, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. The IAM Manager will guide a team of security professionals and collaborate closely with IT, infrastructure, and compliance teams to design and implement effective security strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive IAM strategy aligned with organizational goals, compliance standards, and industry best practices.

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of IAM professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

  • Implement and manage enterprise identity and access solutions, including authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management systems.

  • Oversee Privileged Access Management (PAM), identity governance, and role-based access control (RBAC) processes.

  • Manage identity risk for third-party integrations, federated services, and vendor access.

  • Ensure compliance with identity governance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOC2, NIST, DORA) through audits, documentation, and reporting.

  • Evaluate and deploy emerging IAM technologies to enhance security and efficiency.

  • Collaborate across business and technology teams to drive secure access and identity processes enterprise-wide.

  • Lead IAM-related budget planning, vendor management, and resource prioritization.

  • Support a 24/7 operational environment with appropriate on-call coverage and escalation procedures.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.

  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure, including 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

  • Proven experience managing enterprise IAM programs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

  • Strong technical knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SCIM).

  • Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management, identity lifecycle management, and governance solutions.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Demonstrated success managing multi-functional teams and third-party vendors.

Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with strong technical execution skills.

  • Analytical, data-driven decision-maker with a bias for collaboration and accountability.

  • Comfortable working in a global or multi-time-zone environment.

  • Continuous learner who stays current on emerging security technologies and threats.

*The listed salary range represents one part of total compensation and is provided in line with local requirements. This role may also qualify for a discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, which can include health, retirement, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Actual compensation and benefit eligibility vary by role and location. The posted range applies only to U.S.-based positions and should not be converted for use in other regions.

Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Boston MA
Work Location
In Office