Identity Governance & Administration Lead

Guardian Life Insurance • New York, NY

2d • $118,980 - $195,465 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Identity Governance & Administration Lead brings hands-on experience in access governance, identity lifecycle management, and provisioning in a complex, highly regulated environment. The role manages advanced tasks and enterprise control oversight, and coordinates with Identity & Access Management teams on automation, AI initiatives, and projects. It partners with HR, legal, digital and technology, cybersecurity, compliance, vendors, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions aligned with business needs.

The position contributes to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity governance capabilities. It supports enterprise control monitoring, reporting and analytics, non-human identity requirements, scalable provisioning and deprovisioning, system integrations, governance processes, and audit readiness. The role evaluates the identity governance landscape, identifies gaps, and drives improvements in security, scalability, and user experience.

The position is based three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, or Holmdel, NJ. The salary range is $118,980 to $195,465. The role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity.
• At least 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 integrating IAM solutions with enterprise systems and applications, such as SailPoint or CyberArk.
• 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 in complex, fast-paced environments and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing employment-based visa sponsorship or support now or in the future.
• Ability to work three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, or Holmdel, NJ.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing one or more IAM platforms, such as SailPoint, CyberArk, or OKTA.
• Experience supporting or participating in RFP/RFI processes, vendor evaluations, proof-of-concept (POC) activities, and projects.
• Familiarity with identity architecture in hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AI Control Plane, MCP, and AI Identity Governance.
• Experience working in regulated environments, such as SOC 2, SOX, NYDFS, or Model Audit Rule (MAR) environments.
• 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 technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of identity governance capabilities.
• Monitor enterprise IGA/IAM controls.
• Produce reporting, advanced analytics, documentation, and presentations.
• Partner with AI Business and Digital and Technology teams to develop requirements for Guardian non-human identity capabilities.
• Design and implement scalable provisioning and deprovisioning solutions across enterprise systems and applications.
• Gather requirements from business stakeholders and application owners and translate them into technical designs and governance models.
• Integrate IAM/IGA solutions with enterprise systems, including SailPoint, CyberArk, and OKTA.
• Evaluate the 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, 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.

Benefits

• Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources for eligible full-time employees.
• Skill-building and leadership development opportunities.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Annual, sales, or other incentive compensation may be available in addition to salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior