Director, Enterprise Identity and Access Management
 University of Southern California | |
 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
| 3720 Flower Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 22, 2025 | |
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Director, Enterprise Identity and Access Management
Apply Information Technology Services ITS Los Angeles, California ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience, cyber risk management, and threat-informed defense. As a world-class research institution, USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization that's leading this transformation. You'll join a team focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence-working alongside experts who are deeply committed to service, innovation, and impact. If you're driven by purpose, thrive in complexity, and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, we invite you to bring your leadership to the table. POSITION SUMMARY As theDirector, Enterprise Identity and Access Managementyou will be an integral leaderof the cybersecurity departmentwhile also collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem andreporting to the Chief Information Security Officer. This is a full-time exempt position, eligible for all of USC's fantastic Benefits + Perks. This opportunity is hybrid. The Director, Enterprise Identity and Access Management is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive identity and access management strategy that integrates Zero Trust principles, extends identity governance to both human and non-human actors, and supports the university's mission of innovation, security and operational excellence. Drives IAM initiatives that safeguard institutional assets, streamline access experiences and enable a secure digital transformation for faculty, staff, students and partners. Works collaboratively across all university departments to ensure that IAM technologies align with academic, research and operational needs whilemaintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The Director, Enterprise Identity and Access Managementwill:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Greatcandidates for the position of Director, Enterprise Identity and Access Managementwill meet the following qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Enterprise Identity and Access Managementwill also bring the following qualifications or more:
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability. SALARY AND BENEFITS The annual base salary range for this position is $220,358.05 to $268,851.50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents' health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC's comprehensive benefits here. Join the USC cybersecurity team within an environment of innovation and excellence. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree In Information Science Or Cyber Security Or in related field(s) Minimum Certifications: CISSP, GIAC, CISM, etc. Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 10 years in Identity and Access Management. Minimum Skills: Proven track record of developing and implementing IAM strategies aligned with Zero Trust and modern identity principles. Expertise in advanced IAM technologies, (e.g., AI-driven access controls, adaptive authentication, and seamless integration with multi-cloud and hybrid environments). Demonstrated experience implementing Zero Trust IAM strategies and advanced access governance. Strong understanding of regulatory standards and the ability to enforce compliant IAM policies. Experience in managing the full lifecycle of digital identities (e.g., provisioning, de-provisioning, role-based access control). Demonstrated success in building metrics and dashboards for assessing IAM performance and program effectiveness. Possesses excellent leadership and mentorship skills. Financial acumen. Demonstrated strong collaboration skills. Preferred Education: Master's degree In Information Science Or Cyber Security Or in related field(s) Preferred Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or similar. Preferred Skills: Experience in higher education, research computing or healthcare environments. Familiarity with non-human identity (NHI) management and secrets lifecycle tools (e.g., HashiCorp, Astrix). Knowledge of ITDR platforms and integration with SOC/SIEM tooling. REQ20164616 Posted Date: 07/20/2025 Apply | |