Director, Identity and Access Management Services

New York University•New York, NY

About The Position

The Director of Identity Governance Administration serves as a senior leader within NYU’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) team, overseeing the strategy, operations, and advancement of the university’s Identity Governance Administration program. This position leads a team of technical professionals responsible for managing NYU’s identity lifecycle processes, SailPoint platform, access governance practices, and role‑based access models. The Director ensures that identity governance supports secure, efficient, and compliant access to NYU systems across a global environment. This role contributes to university‑wide technology initiatives, strengthens NYU’s overall security posture, and ensures that identity processes align with institutional goals. A strong background in quality assurance and testing is essential to ensure the reliability and integrity of IAM solutions. The IAM team operates within NYU’s broader Global Office of Information Security.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
7+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience designing and implementing complex systems including knowledge of all phases of software development life cycle.
Knowledge of and experience with Internet technologies, applications, database services, programming languages and operating systems.
Significant experience managing or leading Identity and Access Management programs within large or distributed environments.
Hands‑on experience with SailPoint or comparable identity governance platforms including lifecycle management, role engineering, and access certification processes.
Proven background in quality assurance and testing methodologies.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and supporting enterprise‑level technology initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees or relevant professional certifications are valued.
Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to guide technical teams and influence decision‑making across a complex, global organization.
Demonstrated expertise in identity governance, access management, and information security principles.
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Experience developing or refining access control models.
Familiarity with cloud identity services and integrations across hybrid environments.
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess risks, identify improvements, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders and communicate clearly in both technical and non‑technical settings.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the strategy, operations, and advancement of the university’s Identity Governance Administration program.
Leading a team of technical professionals responsible for managing NYU’s identity lifecycle processes, SailPoint platform, access governance practices, and role‑based access models.
Ensuring that identity governance supports secure, efficient, and compliant access to NYU systems across a global environment.
Contributing to university‑wide technology initiatives.
Strengthening NYU’s overall security posture.
Ensuring that identity processes align with institutional goals.
Designing and overseeing validation frameworks for IAM systems.
Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and supporting enterprise‑level technology initiatives.
Managing complex projects, prioritizing competing demands, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.
Developing or refining access control models.
Assessing risks, identifying improvements, and implementing effective solutions.
Building strong partnerships with stakeholders and communicating clearly in both technical and non‑technical settings.