Identity Access Management Risk and Controls Lead

Freddie Mac

IAM Risk and Controls Lead strengthening cybersecurity controls at Freddie Mac, a U.S. housing-finance company.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMcLean • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes, risk management frameworks, and automation strategies while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to lead teams, conduct forensic data analysis, and support audit processes in a collaborative environment.

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Identity And Access Management (IAM)Risk Management FrameworksForensic Data AnalysisAutomation StrategiesCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk Analysis TechniquesControl FrameworksControl TestingSecurity ArchitectureSecurity Controls TestingData-Driven Risk AnalysisIAM ControlsAutomation ProcessesIssue ManagementForensic Investigations

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam-Oriented Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative Work StyleStakeholder Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

Financial Services IndustryGRCAudit ProcessesRisk ManagementSecurity Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and train the enterprise on relevant IAM best practices
Develop and support automated IAM processes
Develop and implement ongoing IAM risk and efficiency improvements with limited management oversight
Work with Enterprise partners and security control owners on IAM automation development and process alignment with InfoSec maturity targets
Develop and implement risk and control frameworks for IAM activities
Manage the portfolio and full lifecycle of existing IAM controls
Propose strategies to reduce security risk and improve organizational controls through prevention, detection, and response measures
Lead a small team of analysts across risk management activities
Perform forensic data analysis and automated, data-driven control testing
Support audit inquiries and evidence requests
Present audit-ready reference documentation
Serve as an organizational spokesperson on specialized projects or programs and advise senior management and customers on advanced technical studies and applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10 years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and experience with modern, data-driven risk analysis processes, techniques, and tools
Preference for risk analysis experience in the Financial Services Industry
Expertise in industry best practices and tools for risk management/GRC, issue management, control frameworks, control testing, and automation
Experience with identity and access management controls, security architecture and engineering, security controls testing, forensic investigations, and automation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with directors, managers, system engineers, end users, and broad stakeholder groups
Ability to develop and articulate risk management objectives and outcomes to business stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively and establish credibility and relationships with stakeholders and partners
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Team-oriented interpersonal skills
Comfort supporting audit inquiries, evidence requests, and audit-ready documentation
Ability to work with limited oversight and exercise considerable technical judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program eligibility
Comprehensive total rewards package
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive employment benefits