Manager Identity & Access Management

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The Manager Identity and Access Management (IAM) for Academy Sports + Outdoors is responsible for executing the IAM strategy, ensuring secure access to systems and data while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required

• Master's degree in cybersecurity or a related field preferred

• Alternatively, equivalent years of related work experience will be considered

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Corporate retail IT experience is preferred

• 2–3+ years managing IAM/PAM teams or projects

• Experience with managing managed services team

• Experience with IAM tools (Okta, SailPoint, Azure AD) and PAM platforms (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic)

• Strong understanding of access governance, directory services, and cloud identity integration (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, HIPAA)

Skills:

• Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks, protocols, and tools (e.g., Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity)

• Proficiency in SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Kerberos, and LDAP

• Experience with managing privileged accounts and securing elevated access

• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) practices across cloud platforms (AWS IAM, Azure AD, GCP IAM).

• Implementation and management of authentication solutions

• Applying security best practices for user access and system permissions.

• Experience with Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and other directory services

• Managing user provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity governance

• Understanding of frameworks like SOX, PCI-DSS, and NIST

• Identifying and mitigating security risks related to identity and access

• Experience in conducting access reviews, security audits, and compliance reporting.

• Knowledge of security event monitoring and incident management related to Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Experience in leading teams and mentoring team members

• Ability to work with IT, security, compliance, HR, and business stakeholders

• Managing projects, migrations, and technology implementations

• Engaging with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution vendors and ensuring effective tool utilization

• Ability to articulate strategies to technical and non-technical audiences

• Quickly diagnosing and resolving IAM-related issues

• Staying updated on emerging Identity and Access Management (IAM) trends, threats, and technologies

• Ensuring accuracy in Identity and Access Management (IAM) configurations, audits, and security implementations

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with security, compliance, and business objectives

• Define identity governance frameworks, including role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege access, and Zero Trust security models

• Continuously assess and improve IAM security posture to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data

• Oversee user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role management for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors

• Manage Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions

• Ensure appropriate access reviews and certifications are conducted regularly to comply with internal policies and regulations

• Ensure IAM processes comply with SOX, PCI-DSS, NIST, and other relevant standards

• Conduct access audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting to address security gaps and regulatory requirements

• Monitor and respond to security incidents related to identity compromise, unauthorized access, or account takeovers

• Manage IAM platforms and lead IAM tool integrations with other critical IT systems

• Oversee IAM automation efforts to improve efficiency in access provisioning and governance

• Lead and mentor IAM team, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing

• Collaborate with IT, secu