What are the responsibilities and job description for the Identity Management Lead position at Spiceorb?
Hello,
SpiceOrb is looking fopr Identity Management Lead Consultant in CA
Job Description: Identity Management Lead
Location : San Jose(Onsite)
Relocation: Central and West regions.
Role Summary:
Lead the design and execution of enterprise identity
security, application architecture modernization, and infrastructure risk
mitigation initiatives. Drive secure, scalable solutions aligned with
zero-trust principles while balancing usability and operational efficiency
Key Responsibilities:
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Strategy and Execution
- Lead implementation and optimization of enterprise IAM solutions (Okta, MFA, passwordless authentication)
- Identify and remediate authentication and access control security gaps
- Drive adoption of phishing-resistant MFA, biometrics, and passwordless
authentication - Proactively identify gaps, risks, and dependencies, and drive resolution without requiring direction
- Continuously adopt latest features and security best practices from Okta into Cadence workflow, reducing friction in authentication workflows
- Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles (e.g., ZScaler or equivalent solutions)
- Partner with security teams to identify high-risk applications and threats
- Ensure secure access for internal users, external users, and M&A integrations
- Coordinate security reviews, audits, and remediation efforts
- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices
- Drive adoption of new controls through awareness and phased enforcement
- Develop supporting documentation and rollout plans across platforms (mobile,desktop)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration, Facilitate decision-making across architecture, security, and operations stakeholders
- Align technical solutions with business requirements and risk posture
Provide production support for both internal and external user - Required Qualifications:
- 12 years in IT with focus on security, identity, or enterprise architecture
- Strong experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping)
- Okta certificate is required
Strong accountability for outcomes, including delivery timelines, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Deep understanding of:
- MFA, passwordless authentication, and biometrics
- Zero Trust architecture
- DMZ and network security models
- Experience working with enterprise-scale application environments
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional technical initiatives
- Experience in security transformation or modernization programs
- Familiarity with ZScaler or similar Zero Trust platforms
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.