Director, Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Advanced Energy•Denver, CO

4d•$190,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Director is responsible for overseeing the enterprise-wide identity and access management program, ensuring secure access to systems and data while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. The ideal candidate for this role is equipped with the following: Strong background in information security and access controls Possesses excellent communication skills across various levels of the company Comfortable working cross-functionally and providing technical guidance to the business & IT teams and key stakeholders

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, initiative and integrity.
Strong knowledge of IAM frameworks, tools, and technologies, cloud and Zero Trust architecture
Experience with identity governance, access management, and authentication solutions for both human and non-human identities
Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Identity and Access Management; ideal candidate will likely have 8-10+ years of experience, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
Bachelor's degree required in IT, Computer Science, Information Security or related field.

Nice To Haves

CISA, CISM, and/or CISSP certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement IAM strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives
Lead the design, implementation, and management of IAM technologies and solutions
Oversee user provisioning, access certification, and identity lifecycle management processes
Establish and maintain role-based access controls (RBAC) and least privilege principles
Drive continuous improvement of IAM processes and technologies
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.)
Collaborate with IT security, compliance, and business teams to align IAM initiatives
Manage identity governance, privileged access management, and authentication systems
Lead IAM projects and initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery within budget
Develop and maintain IAM metrics and reporting for executive leadership
Manage and develop a team of IAM professionals
Stay current with emerging IAM technologies and best practices
Stay current with emerging industry trends, standards and practices

Benefits

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.
Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.
In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance