VP, Identity & Access Management Engineering Lead

Banc of California • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

The VP, IAM Engineering Lead will be responsible for the design, configuration, deployment, and support of Saviynt Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution and a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution within a regulated banking environment. This role will play a critical part in modernizing the bank’s identity lifecycle management, access certification, and privileged access controls to meet compliance, security, and operational goals. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in IAM engineering.
• 2 years of hands-on Saviynt implementation experience OR 4 years of hands-on Sailpoint implementation experience.
• 4 years of hands-on CyberArk implementation experience across AD, servers, workstations, databases and network devices, including CPM, PSM, PSMP, CP and CCP, EPM, and Remote Access.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle, access governance, and directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD).
• Experience with SAML, OAuth, SCIM, REST APIs, and other identity protocols.
• Experience in a regulated banking or financial services environment, including familiarity with compliance and security standards relevant to financial institutions.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, JavaScript, Groovy) for automation and customization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Saviynt Certified Engineer, CISSP, or CISM.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid identity models.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation of Saviynt IGA, including connector development, policy configuration, and workflow customization.
• Lead the selection and technical implementation of PAM solution, including account discovery and onboarding, password rotation, session management, application integration, and workstation privilege management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, HR, application owners) to integrate Saviynt and the PAM solution with core banking systems, SaaS platforms, and on-premise applications.
• Define and implement role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and least privilege models.
• Develop and maintain identity lifecycle processes (joiner/mover/leaver), access request workflows, and certification campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, GLBA) and internal audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to identity provisioning, de-provisioning, and access anomalies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and SOPs.
• Support testing, training, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees