Cybersecurity Manager, Identity & Access Management (Permanent – Hybrid – Omaha, NE)

Cybersecurity Manager, Identity & Access Management (Permanent – Hybrid – Omaha, NE)

Our client, a global leader in the packaged goods industry, is seeking a highly collaborative and strategic Cybersecurity Manager – Identity and Access Management (IAM). This permanent position, based hybrid in Omaha, Nebraska (3 days per week onsite), offers a pivotal opportunity to lead their enterprise IAM program.

This role requires a strong people leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage IAM operations, drive identity governance, and partner seamlessly across HR, IT, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), and Cybersecurity teams. You’ll be instrumental in overseeing identity lifecycle management, privileged access, and vendor access, all while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic work environment.

What You’ll Be Doing: Leading Strategic IAM Initiatives

As the Cybersecurity Manager for Identity and Access Management, you’ll be at the forefront of securing the organization’s digital identities and access pathways. Your role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring robust security, compliance, and efficiency across the enterprise.

• Lead the IAM Program: You will take primary ownership of leading the client’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) program. This involves setting the strategic direction, defining the roadmap, and overseeing all operational aspects of IAM across the entire global organization. Your leadership will be crucial in building and maturing a comprehensive IAM framework.
• Manage IAM Operations: You will directly manage daily IAM operations, ensuring that identity lifecycle processes are efficient and secure. This includes overseeing user provisioning (granting access), access reviews (periodically validating access rights), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (securing elevated accounts), and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions (simplifying user authentication). Your oversight ensures consistent and compliant access management.
• Drive Identity Governance: You will be instrumental in driving identity governance initiatives. This involves establishing policies, procedures, and controls that manage the digital identities and access privileges of all users (employees, contractors, vendors, customers) throughout their lifecycle. Your work ensures data integrity, compliance with internal policies, and adherence to external regulations.
• Partner Across Cross-Functional Teams: You will foster strong relationships and partner seamlessly across various cross-functional teams, including Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and other Cybersecurity teams. This collaboration is vital for aligning IAM strategies with broader organizational goals, securing buy-in, and ensuring that access security is embedded throughout business functions.
• Mentor a High-Performing Team: You will be responsible for mentoring and guiding a high-performing team of IAM professionals. This involves providing technical leadership, fostering skill development, setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals, and conducting regular performance management to ensure your team remains effective and grows professionally.

What You Bring: Essential Qualifications for IAM Leadership

To excel as a Cybersecurity Manager focusing on IAM, you’ll need extensive experience in information security and IAM leadership, proven operational management skills, and familiarity with compliance frameworks.

• Extensive Information Security and IAM Leadership Experience: You must possess 8+ years of verifiable experience in Information Security, with a minimum of 5+ years specifically in IAM leadership roles. This extensive background demonstrates a seasoned professional capable of managing complex security programs and leading teams within the critical domain of identity and access management.
• Proven Experience Managing IAM Operations: You have proven, hands-on experience managing IAM operations. This includes direct oversight of user provisioning (onboarding/offboarding), conducting access reviews, implementing and managing PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions, and deploying/maintaining SSO (Single Sign-On) solutions. Your practical experience in these areas is crucial for immediate impact.
• Strong Leadership and Team Development Skills: You demonstrate strong leadership and team development skills. This includes expertise in setting SMART goals for your team, conducting performance management, fostering a collaborative environment, and guiding professional growth for direct reports.
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills: You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear articulation of complex technical concepts and effective interaction with diverse technical and non-technical teams. Your strong collaboration skills are essential for bridging organizational silos and achieving unified security goals.
• Experience with IAM Tools: You have practical experience with industry-leading IAM tools such as Okta (for identity and access management), SailPoint (for identity governance), CyberArk (for privileged access management), and Azure AD (Active Directory) for cloud-based identity services. Your familiarity with these platforms is vital for managing the IAM ecosystem.
• Familiarity with Compliance Frameworks: You are familiar with major compliance frameworks such as SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) guidelines, and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management). This knowledge is crucial for ensuring that IAM practices meet regulatory and industry standards.

Qualifications: Foundational Knowledge and Certifications

To further solidify your qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess a strong academic foundation and relevant industry certifications.

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT (Information Technology), Cybersecurity, or a related field is required. This academic background provides a strong theoretical understanding of computing and security principles.
• Industry Certifications: Possession of valuable industry certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or equivalent credentials is highly desirable. These certifications validate your expertise and commitment to the information security field.
• Strong Understanding of Cybersecurity Operations and Incident Response: You have a strong understanding of broader cybersecurity operations and incident response processes. This indicates your ability to integrate IAM practices within the larger security framework and contribute effectively during security incidents.
• Strategic Planning and Budget Management Experience: You possess demonstrable strategic planning and budget management experience. This includes developing long-term IAM roadmaps, justifying investments, and managing financial resources effectively to achieve program objectives.
• Comfort with Hybrid Work Model: You are comfortable working effectively in a hybrid work model, balancing onsite presence with remote flexibility. This adaptability ensures seamless collaboration and productivity within the designated work environment.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence Tuesday through Thursday out of the client’s Omaha, NE office. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

If you are a highly collaborative and strategic Cybersecurity Manager – Identity and Access Management (IAM) seeking a permanent, hybrid opportunity in Omaha, NE, to lead an enterprise IAM program within a global packaged goods industry leader, we encourage you to apply directly!