Senior Manager, Identity Access Management

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Identity Access Management to be a part of making this happen.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, technically adept leader to drive the strategy and execution of our Enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) program. This role combines subject matter expertise with people leadership to oversee Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Providers (IdP), and vaulting technologies across the enterprise — spanning Information Technology, engineering, and business systems.

As a key leader in the security organization, you will provide mentorship and coaching to a high-performing team, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver measurable improvements to our security posture, operational efficiency, and end-user experience.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical depth, leadership maturity, and a passion for building scalable, secure identity solutions that meet business needs and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) functions.

• Design and implement scalable access control models (e.g., RBAC, ABAC, SoD) and lifecycle processes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver).

• Collaborate with Security, IT, HR, and Compliance to align identity practices with identity strategy, organizational policy, business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Lead and mentor a team of IAM professionals while driving continuous improvement in access governance, automation, and audit readiness.

• Monitor emerging technologies and threats to ensure a strong, adaptive identity security posture

Technical Expertise

• Deep hands-on experience with IAM protocols and standards including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SCIM, and platforms such as Microsoft Entra.

• Expertise in implementing and managing IAM, IGA, and PAM platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, Azure AD, CyberArk, and Vault products.

• Proven ability to design secure, scalable identity architectures across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Skilled in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform) to streamline identity lifecycle and policy management and adopt DevOps-aligned practices.

• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, adaptive authentication, risk-based access, and integration with SIEM platforms for identity threat detection.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of IAM professionals, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Translate complex identity and security requirements into practical, scalable solutions that improve user experience and reduce risk.

• Drive consensus across stakeholders on IAM policy, governance, and architecture decisions.

• Represent the IAM function in audits, strategic planning sessions, and executive discussions

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure IAM practices align with relevant regulatory frameworks, including SOC2, ISO 27001, CMMC/FedRAMP, SOX, GDPR, NIST

• Lead access certification campaigns, SoD reviews, and periodic entitlement audits to maintain least-privilege access and compliance posture.

• Integrate identity data and event logs with SIEM tools to support security investigations, monitoring, and threat detection.

• Partner with internal audit and compliance teams to demonstrate IAM controls and remediation plans during assessments.

• Develop and refine risk-based access models and conditional access policies to proactively manage identity risks

Representative Tools & Platforms

• IAM & IGA: Microsoft Entra, Okta, SailPoint, Ping Identity, ForgeRock

• PAM: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Vault services

• Cloud IAM: Azure AD, AWS IAM, Google Cloud IAM, Azure B2B/B2C

• SIEM & Monitoring: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar

• Automation: PowerShell, Python, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Ansible

Minimum Qualifications​

• 10+ years of progressive IAM experience, including 3+ years managing IAM teams or functions.

• Proven ability to drive strategic IAM initiatives, balancing security, scalability, and user experience.

• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-wide IAM, IGA, and PAM solutions in complex, hybrid environments.

• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to identity and access.

• Proven ability to drive strategic IAM initiatives, balancing security, scalability, and user experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. 

Our Values  

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.  

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.   

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.  

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:  

• Equity for all employees 

• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days 

• RRSP and 401k match 

• Training and career development programs 

• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services 

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services 

• Fertility support and paid parental leave 

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com.  

Security Requirements  

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). 

• Background checks are required for this position.  

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.