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Director, Enterprise Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Paul Hastings LLP
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan, profit sharing
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 27, 2025

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for the Director, Enterprise Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management (IAM).

The Director, Enterprise Cybersecurity Identity and Access Management (IAM) is responsible for providing leadership and subject matter expertise for identity related solutions in the company, as well as developing IAM security capabilities to include credential management, identity provisioning, access provisioning, privileged account management, enterprise authentication, identity federation, and identity storage and enterprise certificates.

In this capacity, the Director, Enterprise Cybersecurity IAM will:

  • Facilitate the design of enterprise identity management solutions and supported access governance;
  • Identify and implement solutions for IAM process improvement and increased efficiencies; and
  • Manage IAM strategies by focusing on areas like Access Management (AM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Entitlement Management and Directories.

In addition, the Director, Enterprise Cybersecurity IAM will be expected to:

  • Facilitate architecture for IAM solutions and systems to enable User Life-Cycle Management, Identity and Access Governance, Automated Provisioning, Single Sign-On, Federation, Privileged Account Management;
  • Work with product, engineering, security, and operations teams to design, develop, and implement IAM solutions;
  • Develop deployment and implementation methodology and standards consistent with vendor best practices;
  • Transcribe and present technical information to business executive levels;
  • Lead the analysis and design of IAM solutions and related technologies; and
  • Communicate security strategy and drive the standardization and consistent application of security principles to all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree;
  • Proven experience in a similar role such as experience gained in an Information Technology or a Managed Services environment;
  • At least 10 years of broad range of Identity and Access Management experience, ideally in the Information Technology or Information Security sector;
  • At least 10 years of information technology experience;
  • At least 10 years of supervisory experience;
  • At least 10 years of executive level engagement and customer service;
  • At least 15 years of experience in a professional services or legal environment;
  • Expert knowledge of project management best practices;
  • Advanced knowledge of software development procedures and tools;
  • Advanced knowledge of identity and access management industry standards and best practices as well as regulatory trends; and
  • Working knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and ISO 27001/2.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
  • Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
  • Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
  • Retirement Plan Consulting
  • Anniversary Bonus Program
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Transportation and Commuter Benefits
  • International Travel Insurance
  • Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • And More!

The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive. Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives here.

Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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