Identity Governance & Administration Leader

Guidehouse

Experienced IAM Leader responsible for enterprise IAM strategy and operations at Guidehouse. Leading a global team building identity governance and privileged access management capabilities.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $171,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing Identity & Access Management strategies, including Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management, and modern authentication methods. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex IAM transformation initiatives in compliance with regulatory standards.

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Identity Governance And Administration (IGA)Privileged Access Management (PAM)Single Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)IAM Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Identity Lifecycle ManagementAccess RequestsRole ManagementSeparation Of DutiesProgram ExecutionBudget AccountabilityCloud Access StandardsSecurity Compliance FrameworksStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCollaborationCoachingStrategic Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SailPointMicrosoft Entra ID GovernanceDelineaCyberArk

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Regulated EnvironmentsPublic SectorGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 role is responsible for IAM 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.
Define and lead the enterprise IAM strategy, operating model, and roadmap aligned to business, risk, and regulatory priorities.
Build and scale the IAM organization to include team structure and hiring plans.
Partner across Cybersecurity, IT, HR, Legal, Privacy, Risk, Internal Audit, and business teams to deliver consistent identity outcomes.
Oversee major IAM transformation initiatives, including program execution and budget accountability.
Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate program maturity, business value, and risk reduction.
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.
Oversee identity lifecycle management for workforce, contractors, partners, and non-human identities.
Lead the strategy and maturity of the firm’s 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 as Delinea, CyberArk, or similar solutions.
Establish standards for privileged access, secrets management, and just-in-time elevation across human and machine identities.
Lead enterprise authentication and access capabilities, including SSO, MFA, conditional access, federation, and modern authentication methods.
Drive identity standards for cloud and workload access across Guidehouse’s hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Align IAM capabilities to security, compliance, and audit requirements across applicable regulatory and control frameworks.
Lead, coach, and develop a team spanning IAM architecture, engineering, operations, and governance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with at least 8+ years focused on Identity & Access Management, and 7+ years in a people-leadership capacity or 16 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. Citizenship required. Must reside in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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