VP, Identity Security Platforms

Synchrony • Orlando, FL

6d • $155,000 - $260,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Identity Security Platforms oversees the management and development of new tools and capabilities within the Authentication & Security Services division in IAM. This leadership role manages a team and may also perform hands-on design and engineering as required. It calls for broad expertise across identity, security engineering, security posture management, and cyber operations. The role works across organizational boundaries to understand the technology ecosystem and drive operational excellence, governance, and oversight of enterprise services.

The position owns Identity Security product roadmaps as the Agile Product Owner and oversees the development, testing, implementation, and operation of ISPM and ITDR platforms. It also leads Zero Trust access policy engineering and promotes strong platform governance, technical excellence, operational processes, and risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, another technical field, or Business Management and 10 years of IT experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 15 years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams of engineers or analysts.
• 5+ years of experience leading the engineering, delivery, and support of technology solutions for medium to large enterprises.
• 5+ years of experience planning, designing, building, and managing enterprise security tools.
• 5+ years of experience in security policy engineering, such as firewall, network, authentication, or Zero Trust policy.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles and best practices in modern identity providers, directories, and authentication systems.
• Experience with secure architectures, security posture hardening, vulnerability management, and security operations integrations.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be willing to take a drug test, undergo a background investigation, and submit fingerprints during onboarding.
• Must satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience leading mission-critical technology and/or security functions in a large, highly regulated enterprise.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with specialized expertise in Identity & Access Management, Infrastructure Security, or a similar domain.
• Experience with security posture management tools and concepts, including ISPM, CSPM, and XSPM.
• Experience working with agile methodologies as a Product Owner and/or Tech Lead on a product team.
• Strong executive presence and proven ability to communicate technical strategy to different audiences.
• Ability to drive cross-functional change through collaboration and understanding of broader business initiatives.
• Ability to think strategically about how Synchrony’s Identity Security Platforms support organizational goals and objectives.
• Proven analytical mindset, including ability to identify patterns or correlations within data sets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple deliverables across teams.
• Experience designing and building DevOps, API-driven solutions, and fully automated service delivery capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and frameworks, including SOX, PCI, and NIST.
• Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of IT risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GISP, or CASP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Identity Security product roadmaps as the Agile Product Owner, applying technical knowledge, industry expertise, and specialized knowledge in security posture management.
• Manage development, testing, implementation, and operations of ISPM and ITDR platforms to drive identity hygiene.
• Develop and maintain processes for IAM defect identification, triage, remediation, and system hardening to reduce the IAM attack surface.
• Oversee Zero Trust access policy engineering, enabling continuous adaptive policies based on risk while minimizing friction for authorized users.
• Drive governance, technical excellence, operational processes, and platform risk management using security, performance, and availability metrics.
• Collaborate with technical leaders, solution architects, engineers, security stakeholders, governance teams, and subject matter experts to review and integrate technologies.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Flexible work arrangement: option to work from home near a Hub or from an office, with required attendance at the nearest Hub for in-person engagement activities.
• Inclusive culture and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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