Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management - Remote role located in NYC, New York with our direct client.

ACT Consulting is a leader in the staffing industry providing candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements while maintaining the highest regard for people, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our clients are mostly Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to mark@act-info.com or contact me directly at 203-302-0562.

Job Title : Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management - Remote

Job Location : NYC, New York

Salary : $227,000 per annum

Job Description

Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead the engineering and operations functions of its IAM and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) program. This role is central to ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant identity services while partnering with IT, Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders to align initiatives with strategic program goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead IAM / IGA engineering and operations teams, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance management.

Partner with leadership to define strategic roadmaps and deliver measurable results.

Oversee implementation, integration, and optimization of IAM platforms (identity lifecycle, authentication, authorization, privileged access).

Ensure reliable day-to-day IAM services, incident response, and continuous improvement.

Manage vendor relationships and influence product development to meet firm's needs.

Promote Agile practices, supporting backlog grooming, sprint planning, and delivery.

Ensure IAM solutions meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate across IT, Security, and business units to design secure, user-friendly identity architectures.

Technology Stack :

Current : Okta (IAM), SailPoint (IGA).

Future / Planned : Privileged Access Management (e.g., CyberArk).

Supporting : Active Directory / LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA, APIs / integrations.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CISSP, CISM, Okta / SailPoint) preferred.

10+ years of IAM or related cybersecurity experience, with leadership of engineering and operations teams.

Strong knowledge of IAM / IGA concepts : authentication, federation, RBAC, lifecycle management, and PAM.

Proven success delivering large-scale identity initiatives in an Agile environment.

Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical solutions into business value.

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of IAM and security operations at a top-tier global law firm.