Director IAM Operations, Audit & Compliance

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:
The Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of IAM and related technologies across MGM Resorts International. Serving as a technical expert in identity management, authentication, directory services, and PKI across hybrid environments, this role will also provide strategic leadership to a high-performing team of IAM analysts, engineers, and architects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills, capable of driving the enterprise IAM strategy, embracing emerging technologies, and operating effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead the strategy, architecture, and global management of IAM and Directory Services, staying current with industry trends and internal system changes to ensure secure, reliable operations.

• Evaluate, develop, and test IAM technologies, providing cost-effective recommendations aligned with business and IT requirements.

• Offer ongoing technical guidance to operational teams for proactive system monitoring, management, and support.

• Collaborate effectively with InfoSec, IT, and business stakeholders to align IAM initiatives with broader organizational goals.

• Lead Level 3 support for operational issues, utilizing monitoring tools and custom scripts to ensure IAM environment health.

• Oversee root cause analysis, incident response, maintenance, upgrades, and post-mortem reviews to maintain system stability.

• Direct teams in the proactive monitoring and management of IAM infrastructure and related services.

• Design, engineer, implement, and manage IAM technologies and integrations.

• Advise IT partners on configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of applications requiring IAM integration.

• Ensure service quality from internal and external partners, identifying optimization opportunities and providing feedback for continuous improvement.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support IAM and InfoSec objectives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

• 5+ years of experience in IT and Information Security, with a focus on IAM platforms and team leadership.

• Proven success in building, deploying, and managing enterprise IAM strategies and solutions.

• Hands-on expertise with IAM tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, BeyondTrust, Ping Identity).

• Skilled in IAM operations, application onboarding, audit response, and access lifecycle management.

• Experience supporting hybrid/cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and integrating IAM with enterprise systems.

• Strong background in incident management, root cause analysis, and Level 3 support.

• Effective leader with experience mentoring technical teams and collaborating across InfoSec, IT, and business units.

• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills in fast-paced environments.

• Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP) preferred.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

• Free meals in our employee dining room

• Free parking 

• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!