What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise IAM Lead position at First Soft Solutions LLC?
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise IAM Lead to drive end-to-end Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives across architecture, product strategy, and enterprise transformation. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing IAM solutions, while also leading discovery, modernization, and delivery efforts across complex, regulated environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of technical expertise, product thinking, and leadership capability, and will act as a trusted advisor to security and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise IAM Lead to drive end-to-end Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives across architecture, product strategy, and enterprise transformation. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing IAM solutions, while also leading discovery, modernization, and delivery efforts across complex, regulated environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of technical expertise, product thinking, and leadership capability, and will act as a trusted advisor to security and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise IAM architecture using SailPoint IdentityNow / IdentityIQ
- Define RBAC/ABAC models, identity governance frameworks, and access control policies
- Lead IAM transformation initiatives including cloud and hybrid environments
- Align IAM architecture with Zero Trust principles and enterprise security strategy
- Own IAM platform roadmap and strategy across tools such as Okta, Ping, ForgeRock, and Entra ID
- Drive implementation of modern authentication solutions including MFA, SSO, and passwordless access
- Collaborate with security, engineering, and business teams to deliver IAM capabilities aligned with business goals
- Translate requirements into product features, epics, and delivery plans
- Lead enterprise IAM discovery efforts:
- Identity sources (AD, LDAP, Entra ID, Cloud IAM)
- Application inventory and access mapping
- Develop Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) lifecycle documentation
- Conduct stakeholder workshops to understand identity flows and access requirements
- Identify access risks, orphan accounts, and entitlement issues
- Lead IAM implementations including:
- SSO, MFA, Federation (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC)
- Automated provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
- Build and manage API-based integrations (REST/SCIM) across enterprise systems
- Integrate IAM with SIEM, SOAR, and PAM platforms
- Enable Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) capabilities
- Ensure IAM solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements (SOC2, NIST, ISO, etc.)
- Support audit readiness, reporting, and control validation
- Develop dashboards and metrics for:
- Identity coverage
- Access risks
- Privileged access visibility