Cyber Security IAM Leader

Are you passionate about technology and interested in joining a community of collaborative colleagues who respectfully and courageously seek to challenge the status quo? If so, read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity with Deloitte Technology US (DT - US). We are curious and life-long learners focused on technology and innovation.

Recruiting for this role ends on 4/25/2026.

Work you'll do

Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives for DT-US as the leader of the US IAM Cyber Security team, maturing IAM into a modern, product-driven identity platform aligned with Deloitte's business requirements and go to market strategies.

Provide strategic leadership, architectural direction, and engineering oversight across Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Authentication (Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), passwordless), and emerging domains such as authorization services, workload/machine identity, and AI/agentic identity.

Drive the evolution of IAM from tool-based implementations to scalable platform services, focused on secure, low-friction access across workforce, partner, client, and machine identities.

Illustrative Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of aligning applications and systems to Deloitte's next-generation IAM platform, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, and privileged access capabilities, while ensuring alignment with global enterprise direction and U.S. MF business requirements.
• Define and implement IAM architecture and standards, in alignment with global enterprise strategy and with influence on that strategy to reflect U.S. MF business requirements, including:
• Identity data architecture (authoritative sources, identity lifecycle, identity correlation)
• Authentication platforms (SSO, MFA, passwordless)
• Authorization strategy (policy-based access, fine-grained access control)
• Privileged and workload identity (ephemeral access, secrets management)

• Establish and lead IAM as a product-based operating model, organizing teams around platform capabilities (e.g., Identity Platform, Governance, Privileged Access, Authorization).
• Oversee a team responsible for the design, integration, deployment, and operation of IAM services, ensuring scalability, reliability, adoption, and alignment with enterprise and business priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders to design and deliver IAM solutions and strategies that balance security, usability, and business enablement, while ensuring U.S. MF requirements are effectively represented in broader enterprise decisions.
• Drive the transition from traditional role-based access control (RBAC) to policy-based and attribute-driven access models (ABAC / contextual authorization).
• Lead the implementation of modern identity capabilities, including:
• Machine and workload identity (APIs, services, pipelines)
• Secrets management and credential lifecycle automation
• Just-in-time (JIT) and ephemeral privileged access
• Identity services exposed via APIs for developer consumption

• Communicate IAM architecture, strategy, and implementation approaches at both technical and business levels, including across global and U.S. MF stakeholders, to drive alignment, understanding, and adoption.
• Lead senior team members in the design, development, testing, and implementation of IAM solutions, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Perform technology research, hands-on evaluation, and provide architectural recommendations aligned to enterprise strategy, global standards, and U.S. MF business use cases.
• Evaluate and guide build vs. buy decisions for emerging IAM capabilities such as authorization platforms and workload identity frameworks, considering enterprise strategy, global alignment, and business needs.
• As part of the largest component within a global enterprise, influence IAM strategies, standards, and platform direction to ensure global alignment with U.S. MF business requirements.

Decision Making / Judgment Required

• Define and execute IAM strategy, architecture, and operating model with a high degree of autonomy.
• Make enterprise-level decisions regarding identity platforms, authorization models, and governance frameworks, that must complement business strategy and integrate within the global enterprise.
• Balance strategic transformation goals with operational stability.
• Lead complex IAM initiatives, including cross-functional alignment and stakeholder consensus building.
• Navigate ambiguity and evolving requirements, particularly in emerging areas such as AI/agentic identity and machine identity.
• Continuously improve IAM posture from both technical and business perspectives.

Technical Skills

Core IAM Domains

• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Authentication (SSO, MFA, federation, passwordless)
• Identity lifecycle management and provisioning
• Enterprise directory architecture and design

Modern IAM Capabilities

• Policy-based authorization (PBAC/ABAC, contextual access, policy engines)
• Machine/workload identity and secrets management
• API and developer identity
• Zero Trust architecture principles
• Multi-cloud identity (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Technical & Engineering Experience

• Experience designing enterprise-scale IAM architectures
• With greater than >200,00 identities
• Globally dispersed primarily remote workforce supporting international clients
• API-driven and platform-based service design
• Integration with modern application architectures (microservices, APIs)
• Familiarity with global identity standards (OIDC, OAuth, SAML, SCIM, LDAP)

Programming / Infrastructure (Preferred)

• Java, JavaScript, or similar languages
• PowerShell, Bash, or scripting tools
• Database technologies (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Windows and Linux administration
• Directory services (Active Directory, LDAP-based systems)

What Success Looks Like

• IAM operates as a scalable identity platform
• Access is policy-driven, contextual, Just-in-Time and low-friction
• Human and machine identities are governed consistently
• Privileged access is ephemeral and risk-based
• Developers consume identity services via APIs and platform capabilities
• Deloitte's IAM environment reflects leading practices delivered to clients

The team

Deloitte Technology US (DT - US) helps power Deloitte's success, which serves many of the world's largest, most respected organizations. We develop and deploy cutting-edge internal and go-to-market solutions that help Deloitte operate effectively and lead in the market. Our reputation is built on a tradition of delivering with excellence.

The ~3,000 professionals in DT - US deliver services including:

• Cyber Security
• Technology Support
• Technology & Infrastructure
• Applications
• Relationship Management
• Strategy & Communications
• Project Management
• Financials

Cyber Security

Cyber Security vigilantly protects Deloitte and client data. The team leads a strategic cyber risk program that adapts to a rapidly changing threat landscape, changes in business strategies, risks, and vulnerabilities. Using situational awareness, threat intelligence, and building a security culture across the organization, the team helps to protect the Deloitte brand.

Areas of focus include:

• Risk & Compliance
• Identity & Access Management
• Data Protection
• Cyber Design
• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• Business Partnership

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IAM or enterprise identity architecture
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IAM architecture and integration across enterprise systems
• Minimum 5 years of experience in deployment and operationalization of IAM or security technologies
• Experience leading large-scale IAM transformations in complex environments
• Experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD (or equivalent)
• Experience working with consulting partners and vendor ecosystems
• Minimum 2 years of people and/or process management experience
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cyber, Computer Science or Engineering degree preferred
• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), with CyberArk Sentry or Guardian (preferred)

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $118,700-$243,700.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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