Director, Identity & Access Management

dataSpring Inc.

Director of IAM overseeing cloud-based identity and access management strategy and governance in a fully remote environment. Leading IAM initiatives across AI and machine identities.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and executing comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, governance frameworks, and risk management practices, with a strong focus on cloud-native environments and compliance with industry standards. Proven leadership in managing high-performing IAM teams and overseeing complex IAM platforms and programs.

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Identity And Access Management (IAM)Cloud-Native Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)IAM Governance FrameworksRisk ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

IAM PoliciesAccess CertificationAuthentication StandardsNon-Human Identity (NHI) GovernanceIdentity ControlsCloud Entitlement Management (CIEM)AI Agent Identity Lifecycle StandardsThreat Intelligence MonitoringContinuous DiscoveryIAM Program Compliance

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentStrategic PlanningCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSP

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityAccess ManagementIdentity GovernanceRisk RegisterEntitlement Review Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the multi-year IAM strategy, roadmap, and investment plan
Establish governance frameworks for all identity types
Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures across the organization
Lead annual and continuous access certification and entitlement review programs
Own the IAM risk register; identify, assess, prioritize, and remediate access-related risks
Establish a comprehensive Non-Human Identity (NHI) governance program
Design and enforce identity controls for agentic AI and ML pipeline workflows
Implement continuous discovery and inventory of all NHIs
Define AI agent identity lifecycle standards
Oversee architecture, integration, and operations of IAM platforms
Lead the design and enforcement of authentication standards
Govern cloud entitlement management (CIEM)
Lead the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) strategy
Ensure IAM program compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Monitor threat intelligence and ITDR signals
Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of IAM engineers, analysts, and architects

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in Identity and Access Management, cybersecurity, or adjacent disciplines
4+ years in a senior leadership role managing IAM teams, programs, or practices
Demonstrated experience in a cloud-native or 100% cloud-based environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP at scale)
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Relevant industry certifications in – CISSP, CISM, CCSP certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company contributions and matching
paid parental leave
tuition assistance
generous paid time off