Senior Security Advisor – IAM

GuidePoint Security

Senior Security Advisor leading IAM assessments for small and medium-sized businesses across multiple industries. Delivering comprehensive analysis, recommendations, and contributing to thought leadership at GuidePoint Security.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads structured IAM assessment engagements for small and medium-sized businesses across multiple industries, delivering comprehensive current state analysis, future state recommendations, maturity enhancements, and strategic roadmaps
Facilitates discovery sessions to evaluate client environments across IGA, AM, PAM, and Identity Verification (IdV) domains
Develops polished, executive-ready deliverables that address people, process, and technology recommendations
Serves as a trusted advisor during the presales process, identifying and aligning the right IAM services to client needs
Supports clients through vendor selection and helps define a clear path forward for IAM program improvements
Collaborates with internal teams to continuously develop and refine assessment methodology and service offerings
Contributes to thought leadership through development of reusable frameworks, templates, and best practice content
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in IAM strategy, governance, and advisory services spanning IGA, AM, PAM, and IdV
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to create and present compelling, executive-level deliverables
Experience conducting IAM maturity assessments and developing strategic roadmaps
Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across technical and business audiences
4-5 years of experience supporting presales engagements, scoping complex IAM projects, and developing statements of work
Deep understanding of IAM industry standards, frameworks, and best practices including NIST, ISO, and OWASP
Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage a remote work environment and work independently
Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex IAM concepts into clear business value and risk language for executive audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

IAM strategygovernanceadvisory servicesIGAAMPAMIdentity VerificationIAM maturity assessmentsstrategic roadmapsvendor selection

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationstakeholder managementself-motivatedindependent worktime managementbusiness acumenpresentation skillscollaborationthought leadership