Senior Security Advisor - IAM (Remote in the US)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads structured IAM assessment engagements for small and medium-sized businesses across multiple industries, delivering comprehensive current state analysis, future state recommendations, maturity enhancements, and strategic roadmaps

Facilitates discovery sessions to evaluate client environments across IGA, AM, PAM, and Identity Verification (IdV) domains

Develops polished, executive-ready deliverables that address people, process, and technology recommendations

Serves as a trusted advisor during the presales process, identifying and aligning the right IAM services to client needs

Supports clients through vendor selection and helps define a clear path forward for IAM program improvements

Collaborates with internal teams to continuously develop and refine assessment methodology and service offerings

Contributes to thought leadership through development of reusable frameworks, templates, and best practice content

Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Some light travel (10%) may be required for annual CKO, Regional IAM events, regional corp event support (GPSEC), etc

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in IAM strategy, governance, and advisory services spanning IGA, AM, PAM, and IdV

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to create and present compelling, executive-level deliverables

Experience conducting IAM maturity assessments and developing strategic roadmaps

Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across technical and business audiences

4-5 years of experience supporting presales engagements, scoping complex IAM projects, and developing statements of work

Deep understanding of IAM industry standards, frameworks, and best practices including NIST, ISO, and OWASP

Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage a remote work environment and work independently

Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex IAM concepts into clear business value and risk language for executive audiences

Preferred:

Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA

Familiarity with IAM-related compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, or GDPR

Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative advisory approaches and presentation styles that clearly communicate complex IAM concepts to diverse audiences

Familiarity with common IAM vendor landscapes to support objective vendor selection guidance

Education:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field