Manager, Identity Governance & Administration

F5•Seattle, WA

18h•$132,000 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. About F5 At F5, our mission is to power and protect every app—anywhere. Within the Infrastructure & Security organization, we deliver the platforms, tools, and practices that secure and scale F5’s global business. As we continue to grow, strong operational support and disciplined business processes are critical to ensuring alignment, accountability, and impact across our teams. Position Summary The Manager of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) plays a critical role in implementing and managing enterprise-wide identity lifecycle processes, access governance, and compliance initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Identity Access Management, this role leads a team of IGA professionals and collaborates across departments to ensure secure, scalable, and policy-compliant access to systems and data. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for building secure identity ecosystems in hybrid cloud environments.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, with 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Hands-on experience with IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta).
Strong understanding of identity lifecycle, RBAC, SoD, and compliance frameworks.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex technical projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries or public company environments.
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native identity solutions.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

Lead IGA Strategy & Execution: Design and manage enterprise-wide identity lifecycle processes, access provisioning, and certification using platforms like SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta Identity Governance, or Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
Ensure Governance & Compliance: Oversee access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD), and policy enforcement to meet regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA). Maintain audit-ready documentation and collaborate with Legal, HR, and Audit teams.
Drive Technical Integration & Automation: Integrate IGA tools with HR systems, directories, and cloud/on-prem applications. Promote automation of access requests, approvals, and role-based access controls (RBAC).
Champion Zero Trust & Security Principles: Implement least-privilege access models and support enterprise-wide Zero Trust initiatives.
Manage & Develop Team: Lead a high-performing IGA team, fostering growth and cross-functional collaboration with IT, Security Operations, and Application Owners.
Monitor & Improve Systems: Track performance, reporting, and analytics of IGA systems. Stay current with industry trends and emerging identity technologies.

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