Identity Governance & Administration Lead

Guardian Life Insurance•New York, NY

2d•$118,980 - $195,465•Hybrid

About The Position

Identity Governance & Administration Lead will bring hands-on experience in access governance, identity lifecycle management, and provisioning across a complex, highly regulated environment by managing advanced tasks, enterprise control oversight, and coordinate with Identity & Access Management teams on automation, AI initiatives and projects. You’ll partner closely with HR, legal, digital and technology, cybersecurity, compliance, vendors and application teams to deliver identity solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs by gathering requirements, performing advance analytics, and

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity
5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with strong exposure to Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Hands-on experience implementing or supporting IGA capabilities such as lifecycle management, provisioning, and access certifications
Experience in integrating IAM solutions with enterprise systems and applications (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk etc)
Experience with identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control
Strong understanding of identity security principles, including least privilege, Zero Trust, and access governance
Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing one or more IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk, OKTA etc)
Experience supporting including participation in RFP/RFI processes, vendor evaluations, and proof-of-concept (POC) and project activities
Familiarity with identity architecture in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud)
Familiarity with AI Control Plane, MCP, and AI Identity Governance
Experience working in regulated environments (SOC2, SOX, NYDFS, Model Audit Rule (MAR) or similar)
Strong understanding of identity governance best practices and industry frameworks
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM/IGA-related certifications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

Responsibilities

Serve IGA hands on leader for Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), by managing vendors, to ensure they meet KPIs, KRIs, and have strong understanding of IGA controls – native changes, SOD, offboarding, entitlement reviews, requirements gathering, presentation, communications skills with senior leaders
Lead and actively contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity governance capabilities, including: IGA/IAM Enterprise control monitoring, Reporting, advanced analytics, documentation, and presentations
Partnering with AI Business and Digital and Technology teams to build requirements that meet Guardian non-human identity capabilities
Design and implement scalable provisioning and deprovisioning solutions across enterprise systems and applications
Partner with business stakeholders and application owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs and governance models
Integrate IAM/IGA solutions with enterprise systems, such as SailPoint, CyberArk, OKTA etc
Evaluate the current identity governance landscape, identify gaps, and drive improvements in security, scalability, and user experience
Establish and support governance processes aligned with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., NYDFS, MAR etc), including access reviews and policy enforcement
Develop documentation, standards, and runbooks to support consistency, scalability, and audit readiness
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align identity governance controls with enterprise security strategy
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IAM and identity governance