Information Security Professional IV, Lead

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

7d • $104,664 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

University Operations is seeking to hire an Information Security Professional IV, Lead. This role serves as the technical and operational leader for the Identity Governance and Access Management (IGA) function within UCF’s Information Security Office. This position oversees identity security operations, manages a team of security professionals, and leads enterprise-wide initiatives that govern access to university systems, applications, and data. The role provides senior-level leadership for identity lifecycle management, access governance, privileged access controls, compliance initiatives, and security improvements that reduce institutional risk while ensuring users receive appropriate access based on their roles and affiliations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading Identity Governance and Access Management (IGA) programs in a large, complex organization.
• Experience with identity lifecycle management, role-based access control, and access review processes.
• Knowledge of privileged access management (PAM), identity governance, and authorization frameworks.
• Experience supporting ERP and enterprise application security.
• Familiarity with security governance, compliance, risk management, and audit activities.
• Experience supervising or leading technical security teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of identity governance and access management services.
• Oversee access request processes, role-based access control (RBAC), entitlement management, authorization standards, and access review programs.
• Ensure identity-related controls support security, compliance, and operational objectives.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for the Identity Governance and Access Management team.
• Assign and prioritize work, review deliverables, coach and mentor staff, and support professional development.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery and operational coverage.
• Serve as the senior technical lead for identity lifecycle processes, including joiner, mover, leaver, guest, affiliate, and sponsored account workflows.
• Provide direction for provisioning, de-provisioning, affiliation management, and access control enhancements.
• Promote secure, timely, and appropriate access across university systems.
• Provide governance and oversight for privileged accounts, service accounts, machine identities, service principals, and administrative access.
• Establish standards, review exceptions, and support audit readiness activities.
• Ensure high-risk access is appropriately approved, documented, monitored, and reviewed.
• Lead security design decisions related to identity and access management controls.
• Evaluate control gaps and recommend solutions that strengthen security and reduce risk.
• Align identity governance practices with institutional policies, compliance requirements, and audit expectations.
• Provide oversight for access models and authorization controls supporting ERP and other enterprise applications.
• Partner with business units, security teams, and technical stakeholders to improve access governance and application security.
• Help reduce over-provisioning and under-provisioning while supporting business needs.
• Lead reporting and analytical efforts related to identities, roles, entitlements, privileged access, and access review outcomes.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and external assessments through the development of reports and evidence packages.
• Maintain policies, procedures, standards, and knowledge resources while driving continuous process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

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