Let's begin! Vice President, Identity and Access Management Engineering

Moody's • New York, NY

79d • $191,500 - $277,600

About The Position

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to head our enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IDAM) architecture and engineering program. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the IAM strategy, modernizing access management capabilities, and driving operational excellence across identity governance, access automation (including Agentic AI), and privileged access management.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in progressively senior and complex roles involving architecture, engineering, operations, strategy.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity, with experience in access management, architecture and engineering, strategic planning, program management, and team leadership.
• Familiarity with the latest cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and regulations.
• Expertise in modern authentication methods (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Strong knowledge of IAM roles and privileged access management.
• Experience with identity governance tools such as SailPoint or equivalent.
• Proven track record in managing user lifecycle processes including provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Strong analytical, financial, critical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent executive-style communication skills (verbal, written, visual) and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational agility and strong negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SVP and business partners to define and drive the enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy.
• Oversee the execution of IAM initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, measurable outcomes, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Streamline IAM processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews to enhance scalability and reduce manual overhead.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP of Cybersecurity Technology and Architecture, providing strategic counsel and execution support.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing IAM team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that advance the maturity of the IAM program and support broader cybersecurity goals.
• Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for IAM and cybersecurity initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.
• Life, disability, and accident insurance.
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees