Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Access Controls & Entitlement Specialist, Cloud Security

Bank of America

Senior Specialist responsible for modernizing enterprise access control capabilities at Bank of America. Leading initiatives in cloud security and access management.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $182,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IAM, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Security, with a strong focus on implementing RBAC, ABAC, and cloud access control frameworks. Proven ability to lead enterprise-scale transformation initiatives and optimize access management processes through automation and data analytics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IAM Transformation LeadershipCloud Access Control FrameworksRBAC, ABAC, PBAC ImplementationData Analytics and AutomationCloud Permission Models Design

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Hard Skills

IAMCybersecurityCloud SecurityRBACABACPBACData AnalyticsScripting (Python, R, SQL)Cloud Permission ModelsMicrosegmentation

Soft Skills

Analytical Decision-MakingProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPWizBloodhoundSplunkTableauPowerBI

Industry Keywords

Segregation of Duties (SoD)ISONISTFFIECCOBITCSAAccess ManagementEntitlement Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSplunkSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Modernize enterprise access control capabilities through automation, AI-assisted analysis, workflow optimization, and data-driven insights.
Drive transformation initiatives focused on cloud entitlement visibility, access intelligence, permission analytics, and access lifecycle efficiencies.
Establish enterprise standards for cloud role engineering, entitlement taxonomy, permission management, and cloud access model design.
Drive adoption of RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, and SOD controls within enterprise and cloud environments.
Modernize the SOD design, implementation, controls, and oversight framework and practices for sustainable risk reduction.
Develop sustainable approaches for governing cloud permissions, cloud identities, and cloud resource access at scale.
Partner with cloud engineering and architecture teams to implement scalable cloud access models while reducing entitlement sprawl and excessive permissions.
Operate through ambiguity, break down complex problems, and create structure where processes or accountabilities are unclear.
Improve role quality, entitlement quality, access profiling, and access model effectiveness across technology platforms.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual activities and simplify operational processes while strengthening risk mitigation.
Act as a senior advisor on cloud access controls, entitlement strategy, and access modeling.
Partner across IAM, Security, Technology, Product, and Line of Business teams to drive adoption of modern access control frameworks.
Lead complex initiatives involving cloud permissions, entitlement management, role engineering, and access risk reduction.
Translate technical access control concepts into actionable business outcomes for senior leadership.
Lead the strategy and execution of cloud access control capabilities across AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS platforms, and emerging cloud-native technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of IAM, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, or Access Management experience
Experience with Industry Standards & Framework (ISO, NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, CSA) related to Segregation of Duties (SoD)
Experience implementing RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, JIT, Runtime, and cloud access control frameworks within large financial services or banking organizations
Experience designing and managing Cloud Permission Models & Entitlement Analytics across AWS, Azure, and GCP
Experience leading enterprise-scale IAM transformation and modernization initiatives
Experience partnering with Architecture, Engineering, Cloud Security, and Business stakeholders
Experience using analytics, automation, and process optimization to improve security outcomes
Experience implementing Automation, AI-Enabled Solutions & Workflow Optimization
Experience performing data analytics and design solutions using scripting (Python, R, SQL) and industry tools (Wiz, Bloodhound, Splunk, Tableau, PowerBI, Pivot Tables)
Experience with Microsegmentation and monitoring tools.
Strong understanding of Cloud & Enterprise Infrastructure Platforms & Network
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Industry-leading benefits
Resources and support for employees