Senior Director, Identity Security and Access Management

Pfizer

. Own and drive the strategic vision for Identity Security and Access Management across the organization, aligning ISAM initiatives with broader cybersecurity and business objectives .

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $214,900 - $358,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the strategic vision for Identity Security and Access Management across the organization, aligning ISAM initiatives with broader cybersecurity and business objectives
Develop and manage the ISAM budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective allocation of resources
Monitor expenditures, forecast future budget needs and identify opportunities for cost optimization
Lead the transformation of legacy identity management systems and deliver on a multi-year modernization roadmap, including the enterprise-wide implementation of SailPoint
Champion the adoption of modern ISAM practices and technologies, including Ping Identity, ensuring scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions
Take ownership of Privileged Access Management, ensuring seamless integration with existing ISAM systems while maintaining operational excellence and legacy support
Oversee directory services and certificate management processes, ensuring they are secure, available, efficient, and aligned with enterprise standards across a global environment
Define and execute strategies to enhance identity governance controls, including access request, provisioning, and de-provisioning, with a focus on automation and user experience
Drive enterprise-wide strategy and execution for MFA, SSO, and Federation services, ensuring secure and seamless authentication across internal and external platforms
Define and implement identity and access entitlement frameworks, ensuring granular access control aligned with business roles and regulatory requirements
Ensure integration and interoperability across ISAM capabilities, including PAM, directory services, certificate management, and federated identity, to support a unified and scalable ISAM architecture
Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements, maintaining a high level of security and operational resilience in ISAM systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure ISAM requirements are embedded into the organization’s security architecture and technology strategy
Lead and mentor a multi-national team through complex ISAM projects, providing clear direction, accountability, and support to deliver high-impact outcomes
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating technical ISAM concepts into strategic business value and influencing decision-making at the executive level.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 12 - 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, identity and access management, or related fields
At least 8 years of direct leadership experience managing enterprise-wide ISAM functions
Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM strongly preferred
Strong background in identity governance, access management, and regulatory compliance, with experience in frameworks such as NIST and ISO
Deep knowledge of ISAM technologies and best practices, including identity governance tools, SSO, MFA, and PAM solutions
Experience designing and implementing identity entitlement models and federated identity architectures across hybrid environments
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex ISAM concepts into business-focused insights for senior executives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

identity securityaccess managementbudget managementidentity governanceprivileged access managementmulti-factor authenticationsingle sign-onfederated identityidentity entitlement modelsregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpresentationstrategic visioncollaborationmentoringinfluencingaccountabilitydirectionuser experience focus

Certifications

CISSPCISM