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Senior Manager of Identity and Access Management

Irvine, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$117,000–$170,000 /yrPosted 19 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Identity and Access Management
  • IAM
  • Information Security
  • Role-Based Access Control
  • User Provisioning
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • GLBA 501b
  • ISO27001
  • NIST

Nice to have

  • Security Posture
  • Trend Analysis
  • Customer Data Protection

Role summary

The Manager of Identity and Access Management is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of IAM strategies to ensure secure and efficient access to company resources. This role involves managing a team of IAM professionals, collaborating with various departments to align IAM initiatives with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The manager will also lead efforts to enhance role-based access control, streamline user provisioning processes, and mitigate security risks associated with identity and access management. Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills are essential for success in this position. The role requires 3-7 years of information security experience with five years of management experience and proficiency in relevant banking industry regulations and frameworks.

About the Role:

The Manager of Identity and Access Management is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of identity and access management strategies to ensure secure and efficient access to company resources. This role involves managing a team of IAM professionals, collaborating with various departments to align IAM initiatives with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The manager will also lead efforts to enhance role-based access control, streamline user provisioning processes, and mitigate security risks associated with identity and access management. Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills are essential for success in this position

  • Develop and implement IAM strategies: Oversee the creation and execution of identity and access management strategies to ensure secure and efficient access to company resources. Manage IAM team: Lead and manage a team of IAM professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with departments: Work closely with various departments to align IAM initiatives with business objectives and ensure seamless integration.
  • Ensure compliance: Ensure that all IAM processes and systems comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Enhance role-based access control: Lead efforts to improve role-based access control, streamline user provisioning processes, and mitigate security risks.
  • Monitor and report: Regularly monitor IAM systems and processes, and report on their effectiveness and any issues that aris
  • Customer identity and access management: Develop and manage customer identity and access management strategies to ensure secure and efficient access for customers, enhancing their experience while protecting their dat
  • Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
  • Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
  • May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
  • Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
  • Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
  • Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
  • May perform other duties as assigned.



About You:

  • 3-7 years — Of experience with information security with five years of management experience (Required)
  • Effective written, verbal and interactive communication and presentation skills to communicate and build collaborative working relationships
  • Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service oriented
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Proficient knowledge of relevant regulations, protocols, and technology relating to the banking industry and framework, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act, GLBA 501b, ISO27001, and NIST
  • Experience with leadership and team and individual development
  • Experience with process improvement, innovation, and best practices in the security landscape
  • Experience monitoring and analyzing security and trends to improve the organization’s security posture and performance


Travel Requirements

  • Occasional



The pay range for this role is $117,00000 - $170,000.00

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

17901 Von Karman Avenue Suite 700 Irvine CA 92614

Our Benefits:


We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.


Our Commitment to Diversity:


Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: careers@columbiabank.com.


To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:


Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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