Identity Governance & Administration Lead

Guardian Life

Identity Governance & Administration Lead handling access governance and identity lifecycle management. Partnering with HR, legal, and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure identity solutions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,980 - $195,465 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) and Identity and Access Management (IAM), with a strong focus on implementing scalable solutions and aligning governance processes with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and user experience in complex environments.

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Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)Identity and Access Management (IAM)SailPoint IntegrationCyberArk IntegrationZero Trust Security Principles

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Hard Skills

Lifecycle ManagementProvisioning SolutionsAccess CertificationsIdentity Security PrinciplesGovernance Models

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder ManagementMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

SailPointCyberArkOKTA

Industry Keywords

Identity GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceAudit ReadinessCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as IGA hands on leader for Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), managing vendors to ensure they meet KPIs, KRIs, and have strong understanding of IGA controls
Lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity governance capabilities
Partner with AI Business and Digital and Technology teams to build requirements that meet Guardian non-human identity capabilities
Design and implement scalable provisioning and deprovisioning solutions across enterprise systems and applications
Partner with business stakeholders and application owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs and governance models
Integrate IAM/IGA solutions with enterprise systems, such as SailPoint, CyberArk, OKTA etc
Evaluate the current identity governance landscape, identify gaps, and drive improvements in security, scalability, and user experience
Establish and support governance processes aligned with regulatory and audit requirements
Develop documentation, standards, and runbooks to support consistency, scalability, and audit readiness
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align identity governance controls with enterprise security strategy
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IAM and identity governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity
5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with strong exposure to Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Hands-on experience implementing or supporting IGA capabilities such as lifecycle management, provisioning, and access certifications
Experience in integrating IAM solutions with enterprise systems and applications (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk etc)
Strong understanding of identity security principles, including least privilege, Zero Trust, and access governance
Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Philanthropic opportunities