Hiring: Manager, Identity & Access Management (IAM) Company: Candescent Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:02:38 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Azure AD, CyberArk, Enterprise Architecture, GCP, GDPR, IAM, OAuth, Okta, OpenID Connect, PCI DSS, Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, SAML, SOC, SOC 2, SaaS, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •8+ years of information security, IAM, directory services, or identity governance experience. •3+ years of leadership experience managing IAM teams, programs, or enterprise security initiatives. •Demonstrated experience implementing and operating IAM platforms including AWS IAM, GCP IAM, Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or equivalent solutions. •In-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization technologies including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, LDAP, Active Directory, federation, and MFA. •Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, privileged access management, identity governance, and least privilege principles. Required Skills: •Strategic Leadership •Define and execute the enterprise IAM strategy aligned with Candescent's business objectives, cybersecurity strategy, and regulatory obligations. •Develop and mature IAM capabilities supporting workforce, customer, vendor, partner, and privileged identities. •Partner with executive leadership to establish identity security roadmaps, priorities, and investment strategies. •Lead adoption of Zero Trust principles through strong authentication, least privilege access, role-based access controls, and continuous verification. •Evaluate emerging identity security trends, technologies, threats, and regulatory requirements to continuously improve the IAM program. •Provide executive reporting on IAM effectiveness, access risks, compliance status, KPIs, and key risk indicators. •IAM Program Development & Execution Qualifications: •Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Security+, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, AWS, GCP, or equivalent certifications. •Strategic leadership and program management. •Deep expertise in Identity and Access Management disciplines. •In-depth knowledge of risk management and regulatory compliance. •Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. •Demonstrated capacity to influence executive leadership and cross-functional teams. •Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. •Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams. •Strong operational discipline with a focus on measurable outcomes. •Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!