Director, IAM Strategy and Architecture

Job Description

The Director, IAM Strategy and Architecture within Secure Identity Services (SIS) is responsible for the alignment of Virginia Tech’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy, and architecture, and solutions with business, operational and security requirements. The director will oversee the analysis and translation of those requirements into functional identity and access management capabilities. The director manages the Identity Strategy and Solutions team within SIS. The director will be expected to assess current SIS capabilities and provide recommendations and oversight in the architectural design, implementation and maintenance of future information technology systems and database infrastructure related to identity and access management. The director will act as service owner and product owner for assigned SIS services and products.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, STEM, or a related field OR bachelor's degree plus training and work experience that equates to a master's degree
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing business and operational requirements and translating those requirements into functional capabilities
• Demonstrated experience in designing complex systems to satisfy customer requirements
• Significant experience in software development and integration
• Experience leading teams to deliver enterprise level services and solutions
• Broad understanding of information technology architecture
• Knowledge of identity and access management architectural concepts, frameworks, and implementation approaches

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Virginia Tech information technology services and business processes
• Industry recognized security certification (SANS, CISSP)
• Experience leading enterprise level projects according to defined project management standards
• Experience working with higher education identity processes and solutions

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

2/27/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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