Guidehouse

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Leader

Guidehouse$149K — $248K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with at least 7+ years focused on Identity & Access Management, and 5+ years in a people-leadership capacity or 14 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proven experience building or maturing an enterprise IAM function in a complex, global organization.
  • Demonstrated success in leading within a matrixed environment and collaborating with technology, security, and business teams.
  • Strong experience with modern IAM technologies such as IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management, with hands-on experience with tools like SailPoint and Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
  • Experience leading complex, multi-year IAM transformation programs with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks relevant to IAM programs.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy, operating model, and roadmap aligned to business, risk, and regulatory priorities.
  • Partner across departments like Cybersecurity, IT, HR, and Legal to ensure consistent identity outcomes.
  • Oversee major IAM transformation initiatives, managing program execution and budgets.
  • Establish metrics to demonstrate program maturity and business value.
  • Design and mature Identity Governance and Administration capabilities, focusing on lifecycle management and access approvals.
  • Lead the strategy for Privileged Access Management program, ensuring governance and credential management.
  • Drive identity standards for cloud access, embedding controls into platforms and processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Wil Do:

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Leader to build and lead our enterprise IAM function. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this roleis responsible forIAM strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations across workforce, customer, and non-human identities.

This leader will define the IAM vision and roadmap, oversee key identity transformation initiatives, manage vendors and delivery partners, and lead a globally distributed team in a complex, matrixed environment.

Strategy, Vision & Organizational Leadership

  • Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy, operating model, and roadmap aligned to business, risk, and regulatory priorities.Build and scale the IAM organizationtoincludeteam structureandhiringplans.

  • Partner acrossCybersecurity, IT, HR, Legal, Privacy, Risk, Internal Audit, and business teams to deliver consistent identity outcomes.

  • Oversee major IAM transformation initiatives, including program executionand budget accountability.

  • Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate program maturity, business value, and risk reduction.

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)

  • Lead the design and maturity of Identity Governance and Administration capabilities, including lifecycle management, access requests, certifications, role management, and separation of duties.

  • Drive the strategy, implementation, and maturation of enterprise IGA capabilities using platforms such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, or similar solutions.

  • Advance least-privilege and Zero Trust principles across enterprise applications, platforms, and cloud environments.

  • Oversee identity lifecycle management for workforce, contractors, partners, and non-human identities.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

  • Lead the strategy and maturity of the firms Privileged Access Management program, including vaulting, credential management, session controls, and privileged access governance.

  • Provide strategic leadership for PAM capabilities and related tooling, including platforms such asDelinea, CyberArk, or similar solutions.

  • Establish standards for privileged access,secretsmanagement, and just-in-time elevation across human and machine identities.

  • Reduce standing privilege across hybrid environments and track progress through measurable controls.

Authentication, SSO & Federation

  • Lead enterprise authentication and access capabilities, including SSO, MFA, conditional access, federation, and modern authentication methods.

  • Support modern identity and access patterns through technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID and related federation and access governance capabilities.

  • Support secure identity patterns for employees, clients, partners, and external platforms as needed.

Cloud & Workload Identity

  • Drive identity standards for cloud and workload access acrossGuidehouseshybrid and multi-cloud environments.

  • Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams to embed identity and access controls into platforms and delivery processes.

  • Establish guardrails andmonitoring forentitlements and permissions across enterprise technology environments.

Risk, Compliance & Audit

  • Align IAM capabilities to security, compliance, and audit requirements across applicable regulatory and control frameworks.

  • Partner with compliance and audit stakeholders to support control evidence, remediation, and sustainable governance processes.

  • Support identity requirements for both internal operations and client-serving environments as needed.

People Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team spanning IAM architecture, engineering, operations, and governance.

  • Build a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

  • Represent the IAM function with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the enterprise.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelors degreeand minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with at least 7+ years focused on Identity & Access Management, and 5+ years in a people-leadership capacity or 14 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.

  • Proven experience building or maturing an enterprise IAM function in a complex, global organization.

  • Demonstrated success leading in a matrixed environment and partnering across technology, security, and business teams.

  • Strong experience with modern IAM technologies and concepts, including IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, federation, and lifecycle management, with hands-on experience leading or supporting platforms such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID Governance,Delinea, CyberArk, and similar tools.

  • Experience leading complex, multi-year IAM transformation programs with cross-functional teams and external partners.

  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks relevant to IAM programs.

  • Experience supporting identity requirements in regulated environments, including public sector or highly governed industries.

  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • U.S. Citizenshiprequired. Mustresidein the United States.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, ora relatedfield.

  • Experience inaprofessionalservices or other complex enterpriseenvironment.

  • Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-related certifications.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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