Information Security Manager (Identity and Access Management)

Job summary
Permanent contract
Foster City, CA
Salary: $228K to 273K
Experience: > 5 years
Skills & expertise
Cybersecurity knowledge
Vendor management
Incident response
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Job description

  • We are seeking an experienced IT Information Security Manager to own, advance, and scale our Identity & Access Management (IAM) program
  • In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of IAM engineers and analysts responsible for identity governance, access lifecycle management, privileged access management (PAM), and authentication architecture across enterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid environments
  • You will bridge strategic vision with technical execution—ensuring seamless user access while maintaining a robust zero-trust security posture and meeting stringent compliance requirements
  • IAM Strategy: Lead the definition, rollout, and execution of the enterprise IAM roadmap, aligning identity practices with Zero Trust principles and corporate security standards
  • Governance & Policies: Develop, maintain, and enforce identity policies, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Least Privilege, and Separation of Duties (SoD)
  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of IAM engineers, system integrators, and security analysts
  • Lifecycle Management: Oversee the Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processes to automate provisioning and de-provisioning workflows across on-premises and cloud platforms
  • Authentication & SSO: Architect and oversee modern authentication standards, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and passwordless technology
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM): Manage enterprise PAM solution implementation, securing administrative credentials, session monitoring, and just-in-time access controls
  • Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): Direct user access reviews, entitlement certification campaigns, and automated access request/approval workflows
  • Audit & Compliance: Function as the primary IAM lead for internal and external audits, ensuring timely remediation of access-related findings
  • Incident Response: Act as an escalation point for identity-focused security incidents, credentials compromise, and unauthorized access investigations
  • Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage third-party IAM software vendors, tools, and professional services partners

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Affinity groups and sports clubs
  • Work from home opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Our crew’s health and happiness is our first priority. We offer comprehensive health and mental health support, a wellbeing program, and unlimited and flexible paid time away
  • We invest in our crew—and their families—for the long term. That includes generous family planning support, caregiver support, and strong cash compensation with great equity upside
  • We look after our crew when they’re in the office too. Our famous food program is a great example, featuring a daily changing menu of local and sustainable dishes
  • There’s a busy calendar of social events at Zoox, with more sports teams than you can count. And, of course, playing with robots is an important part of the job description

Preferred experience

  • Strong familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, SCIM, Kerberos, and LDAP protocols
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard IAM tools:
  • 8+ years of total experience in IT and Cybersecurity, with at least 3+ years in a leadership/management capacity focused specifically on Identity & Access Management
  • Directory & Identity Providers: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, Active Directory
  • IGA Platforms: SailPoint, Saviynt, or Microsoft Entra ID Governance
  • PAM Solutions: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or HashiCorp Vault
  • Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, REST APIs) for workflow optimization
  • Hands-on experience managing identity across AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, SailPoint Certified)

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