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Jack Henry & Associates Director of Identity and Access Management in United States
Director of Identity and Access Management
General information
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JobID
14545
Position Level
Director
Team
Information Technology
Working Time
Full-Time
Position Type
Regular
Travel Requirements
15%
Workplace Type
Remote
Description & Requirements
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At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you.
The Information and Cyber Security team at Jack Henry is looking for a Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join our mission-critical team. This position will lead the development and implementation of identity and access management strategies across the organization. This role involves oversight of policies, systems, and teams that ensure the right individuals have access to the right resources at the right times for the right reasons. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Director of IAM plays a critical role in our organization's overall security posture and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will be a leader with expert knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of information security as it applies to and impacts the organization. This is a fast-paced, critical role that requires the ability to adhere to the best practices, internal standards and procedures while working under demanding deadlines.
This position can be based to work out of any Jack Henry office or remote from any US location. Travel up to 15% for team meetings, training, or onsite implementations will be required.
What you’ll be responsible for:
Develop and implement a comprehensive identity and access management strategy aligned withbusiness objectives and security requirements.
Lead the IAM team, providing direction and oversight for identity governance, administration, access management, and directory services.
Ensure the enforcement of robust access controls and identity management processes across all systems and platforms to minimize risk and protect sensitive information.
Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to understand access needs, regulatory requirements, and security challenges.
Drive the adoption of modern IAM technologies, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity federation, and privileged access management.
Oversee the evaluation, selection, and implementation of IAM tools and technologies.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of IAM programs and initiatives.
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts related to IAM solutions and services.
Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in IAM, cybersecurity, and related regulations to ensure our strategies and technologies remain current and effective.
Lead incident response efforts related to identity and access breaches, including investigation, mitigation, and recovery.
May perform other job duties as assigned.
What you’ll need to have:
Minimum of 12 years experience within Information and Cyber Security or IT.
Extensive Leadership experience required.
What would be nice for you to have:
Bachelor’s degree.
Proven track record of developing and executing IAM strategies in a complex, multi-platform technology environment.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, CCPA).
Expertise in IAM technologies and platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint).
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Large scale enterprise transformation experience a bonus.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.
Why Jack Henry?
At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.
We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs (https://careers.jackhenry.com/yourexperience#our-benefits-anchor) to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.
Culture of Commitment
Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility (https://discover.jackhenry.com/corporate-sustainability) site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.
No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.
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