Verisign Inc.
Director of Identity and Access Management Engineering
Reston,Virginia,United States · Director
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About the role
- Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet.
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience.
- Verisign is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution and continued evolution of the IAM strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with Verisign's security, technology, and business objectives
- Lead the implementation, integration, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise IAM platforms, including PAM, IGA, access management, MFA, and related identity services
- Lead and develop the IAM team, providing coaching and technical direction while ensuring strong execution across engineering, delivery, and operations
- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver IAM solutions and services that are secure, effective, and aligned to enterprise needs
- Support IAM governance processes, including lifecycle management, least-privilege access, and access re-certification activities
- Deliver presentations and communications to build stakeholder awareness, alignment, and support for IAM priorities and changes
- Manage IAM vendor relationships and technology evaluations, including requirements, solution assessments, business cases, and support for platform selection and procurement
- Manage IAM budget planning, vendor spend, and licensing in support of roadmap and operational priorities
- Operate as a player-coach by providing technical expertise and hands-on support for major IAM initiatives and complex issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related discipline
- 15+ years of related experience in IAM, security engineering, or related technology roles, including experience leading teams and delivering enterprise IAM programs, services, and operations
- 6+ years of people management experience
- Strong expertise across IAM capabilities, including PAM, IGA, access management, phishing-resistant MFA, federation, and related identity services
- Hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms and technologies including SailPoint, Ping Identity, AWS IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, and enterprise PAM solutions such as BeyondTrust
- Experience designing and implementing integrations with identity providers and enterprise applications using protocols like SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, and related standards
- Strong analytical, communications, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and senior leadership
Nice to have
- and Preferred Expertise:
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent IAM, PAM, cloud, or security vendor-specific certifications preferred
Compensation
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience.
- The pay range is $180,700 - $244,500.
Benefits
- Manage team operations, including on-call support and escalation coverage, to ensure reliable delivery and support of IAM services
- Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.
Equal opportunity
- Our EEO Statement
This listing is sourced directly from Verisign Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.