Identity Security Project Lead & Enablement Specialist

Phia LLC

2d•Remote

About The Position

At phia we hire talented and passionate people who are focused on collaborative, meaningful work, providing technical and operational subject matter expertise and support services to our partners and clients. phia is seeking an Identity Security Project Lead & Enablement Specialist to support Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) initiatives across a large‑scale enterprise environment. This role focuses on guiding identity modernization efforts, coordinating deployment of identity platforms, and implementing AI/ML‑enhanced capabilities for fraud detection, identity analytics, and authentication assurance. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with enterprise identity tools, strong stakeholder‑engagement capabilities, and the ability to support data‑driven initiatives aligned with measurable performance outcomes. This role collaborates closely with cross‑functional identity teams and requires a detail‑oriented identity SME who excels at communication, executive briefings, and storytelling with data.

Requirements

Identity Security professional with 3+ years of experience as an Identity Security Project Lead or CIAM/IAM Specialist.
Skilled in managing and supporting technical implementations across identity platforms (Ping, Okta, Entra, SailPoint, BeyondTrust).
Experienced applying AI/ML concepts to identity assurance, fraud detection, or large‑scale data analysis.
Strong communicator capable of executive storytelling, data‑driven insights, and clearly presenting technical information.
Effective collaborator with the ability to work across diverse technical and business teams.
BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)..
3+ years of experience as an Identity Security Project Lead, CIAM/IAM Specialist, or Identity Security SME Strong data analysis and data‑quality improvement skills.
3+ years supporting technical implementations across identity, access management, or privileged access platforms.
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting enterprise CIAM deployments and identity modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with fraud‑detection analytics, risk‑scoring models, or AI‑enhanced identity services.
Strong data analysis and data‑quality improvement skills.
Expertise in stakeholder engagement, enablement strategy, and cross‑functional communication.

Responsibilities

Lead and support enterprise identity initiatives, including deployment and optimization of Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions.
Drive adoption of “metrics‑that‑matter” to evaluate identity platform performance and strengthen program outcomes.
Coordinate and oversee technical implementations across identity technologies such as Ping, Okta, Microsoft Entra, SailPoint, and BeyondTrust.
Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques to detect fraudulent activity, enhance identity verification, and improve data quality.
Deliver executive‑level briefings and communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.
Collaborate across multiple functional groups including engineering, product, governance, and security operations.
Ensure identity initiatives align with organizational policies, compliance requirements, and strategic direction.
Support enablement activities including documentation, readiness planning, and communication materials for identity‑related capabilities.