IAM Assurance Manager

Company Description

Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.

Job Description

What you'll do

As a leader within Experian's Global Security Office - Identity & Access Management department, you'll manage a cross-regional team of security analysts in our IAM Assurance area. This area implements governance, risk management and internal control processes, facilitating the integration of assurance activities from Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance.

You will deliver a systematic set of activities necessary to assure that processes within the scope of Identity and Access Management team conform with all applicable requirements for governance security stipulated by Experian's internal polices and standards and ensuring adherence to best practice methods and controls established by the ISO27001 framework; and that deviations to these methods and controls are identified. You will report to the Head of Global Security Administration and Assurance.

Main responsabilities:

• Create both long-term and short-term goals for all members of the IAM Assurance team to ensure they are working towards the right deliverables. Oversee, instruct, and coordinate their activities. Monitor and arrange shift activities according to schedule requirements and staff availability.
• Assess, design, and implement sustainable solutions, operating processes and people models to address important and evolving risks in the field of identity governance and access management.
• Understand and work with leading IAM products and technologies from SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft, CyberArk, AWS.
• Track annual global internal and external audit plan, ensuring results and findings are reported and that remediation action items are being performed.
• Laise with other areas of IAM organization (such as BAU) to build service improvements following compliance and best practice.
• Maintain relationships with Global Internal Audit, Control Testing, and other governance teams; create awareness on how IAM internal processes operate and the extent to which these have been deployed (current and foreseen coverage) to reduce unnecessary findings.
• Interpret internal policy and ISO27001 controls while being how IAM team complies with those; make recommendation to policy/standard wording changes when applicable.
• Identify, document and maintain data governance measurements to measure the effectiveness of IAM governance program.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years functional experience; 3 to 5 years of supervisory/people leader experience.
• Security concepts and technologies in the wider Identity and Access management space (Logical Access Controls, RBAC, Zero Trust Authentication, Shift-left, PKI concepts).
• Working knowledge of SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, AWS, Azure AD.
• Risk Management processes, methodologies, and best practice. Implemented solutions to reduce level of exposure and risk.
• Insight of applicable legislations (PCI, GDPR, SOC2)
• Professional cybersecurity relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are considered.
• Familiarity with ISO27001 framework.
• Experience with all activities related to people management, such as setting goals, performance reviews, employee engagement, and career development.
• Adjust partner communication to align with audience diversity.
• Information analysis and interpretation. Analyze and identify risk causes and measure potential growth.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, promote teamwork and individual accountability with Assurance team members.
• Use available technology to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Experience with reporting tools (with SQL, PowerBi or similar).

Additional Information

• Benefits/Perks:

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

• This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote
• Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian’s people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.