Job Details

Overview

Director, Identity & Access Management (Remote) at Availity. Reporting into the Deputy CISO, the Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical leadership role responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of all aspects related to the identification, authentication, and authorization of users within the organization. This executive will oversee the development, implementation, and operation of robust IAM frameworks, ensuring that information assets are protected while enabling the business to operate efficiently and securely. Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position. Location: Remote, US.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and enforcing policies for user identity lifecycle management, including joiners, movers, and leavers.
• Overseeing access certification, entitlement reviews, and segregation of duties.
• Designing and managing authentication and authorization platforms, ensuring secure and efficient access to enterprise resources.
• Implementing and optimizing MFA, SSO, and adaptive authentication solutions.
• Directing the implementation and operation of PAM solutions to control, monitor, and audit privileged accounts and activities.
• Mitigating risks associated with high-value assets and critical systems.
• Leading the integration of IAM across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, supporting digital transformation while managing risk.
• Developing policies for federated identity, least privilege, and zero trust architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least 7 years in IAM leadership or senior management roles within large, complex organizations.
• Deep knowledge of modern IAM concepts, technologies, protocols, and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD, AWS Cognito, Okta, Saviynt, CyberArk, etc.).
• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale IAM solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory and compliance drivers impacting IAM, including data privacy laws and industry standards.
• Exceptional team leadership, talent development, and stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant certifications highly preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, CCSP, PMP).

Nice To Have / You Will Set Yourself Apart With

• AWS Certifications
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP
• Hands-on engineering experience in the identity space

What You Will Be

• Establishing and enforcing policies for user identity lifecycle management, including joiners, movers, and leavers.
• Overseeing access certification, entitlement reviews, and segregation of duties.
• Designing and managing authentication and authorization platforms, ensuring secure and efficient access to enterprise resources.
• Implementing and optimizing MFA, SSO, and adaptive authentication solutions.
• Directing the implementation and operation of PAM solutions to control, monitor, and audit privileged accounts and activities.
• Mitigating risks associated with high-value assets and critical systems.
• Leading the integration of IAM across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, supporting digital transformation while managing risk.
• Developing policies for federated identity, least privilege, and zero trust architectures.

Availity Culture And Benefits

• Availity is a certified Great Place to Work! Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here.
• Diversity & Inclusion teams, a Young Professionals Group, a She Can Code IT group for women in tech, and various engagement opportunities.
• Culture of continuous learning with resources and experts in our tech stack and industry.
• Casual dress code: jeans allowed.
• Competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program from day one.
• Unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays; hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO with the same holiday benefits.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $250/year for gym memberships and related programs.
• Education reimbursement and Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads (birth and adoptive parents).
• Community involvement opportunities with corporate charitable initiatives.

Next Steps

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages acknowledging your application and updates as you move through the recruitment process.

Interview Process

• Recorded Video Pre-Screen with Recruiter
• Video Interview with Hiring Manager
• Video Panel Interview
• Video Interview with COO
• Video Interview with CISO
• Video Interview with Chief Technology Officer

Video Camera Usage

Availity is remote-first and camera-first; camera usage is required for all virtual meetings to simulate the office environment. If you cannot use a camera for all virtual meetings, this role may not be suitable.

Disclaimers

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or other protected classifications. Availity is a drug-free workplace and requires a pre-employment drug test. Federal law requires verification of identity and employment eligibility in the United States (I-9 and E-Verify where applicable). See E-Verify at notices: Family & Medical Leave Act; Equal Employment Law Poster; Pay Transparency; Employee Polygraph Protection Act; IER Right to Work Poster; Important Notice about Employee Rights to Organize and Bargain Collectively with Their Employers.