Identity Management Lead

Job Description: Identity Management Lead

Role Summary

Lead the design and execution of enterprise identity security, application architecture modernization, and infrastructure risk mitigation initiatives. Drive secure, scalable solutions aligned with zero-trust principles while balancing usability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Strategy and Execution

• Lead implementation and optimization of enterprise IAM solutions (Okta, MFA, passwordless authentication)
• Identify and remediate authentication and access control security gaps
• Drive adoption of phishing-resistant MFA, biometrics, and passwordless authentication

·      Proactively identify gaps, risks, and dependencies, and
drive resolution without requiring direction

• Continuously adopt latest features and security best practices from Okta into Cadence workflow, reducing friction in authentication workflows
• Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles (e.g., ZScaler or equivalent solutions)
• Partner with security teams to identify high-risk applications and threats
• Ensure secure access for internal users, external users, and M&A integrations
• Coordinate security reviews, audits, and remediation efforts
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices
• Drive adoption of new controls through awareness and phased enforcement
• Develop supporting documentation and rollout plans across platforms (mobile, desktop)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration, Facilitate decision-making across architecture, security, and operations stakeholders
• Align technical solutions with business requirements and risk posture
• Provide production support for both internal and external users

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT with focus on security, identity, or enterprise architecture
• Strong experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping)
• Okta certificate is required

·      Strong
accountability for outcomes
, including delivery timelines, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction

• Deep understanding of:
• MFA, passwordless authentication, and biometrics
• Zero Trust architecture
• DMZ and network security models
• Experience working with enterprise-scale application environments
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional technical initiatives
• Experience in security transformation or modernization programs
• Familiarity with ZScaler or similar Zero Trust platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Location – San Jose in Cadence office