Lead, Identity and Access Management

OVERVIEW

 

The Company

 

Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) is seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management Lead to join our team of talented professionals. This is a full-time remote opportunity. 

 

CSS built and operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the world, supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

 

Supporting 70% of the mortgage-backed securities in the market, CSS provides best-in-class single-family issuance, bond administration, disclosure, and tax services. We support a broad portfolio of products for our clients with full lifecycle management.

 

Our market-leading, cloud-based, end-to-end platform executes transactions on an extraordinary scale which has bolstered liquidity in the secondary mortgage market, one of the largest and most important financial markets in the world. Our unique approach to securitization combines the best minds in financial services with the know-how, flexibility, and innovation of leading technologists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Job Information

We are looking for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Senior Lead to help lead the Identity and Access Management program at CSS align with new technology and new business goals. The primary area of responsibility will be supporting the CSS Identity and Access Management program, both in the cloud and at several remote locations by executing controls and leading efforts to improve them. The individual will ensure Identity and Access Management controls in CSS are effective in their operation and will identify control improvements that reduce risks and increase efficiency.

The individual should be detail oriented, thorough in executing IAM operational processes across a multitude of systems including MS Active Directory Domain Services, Azure AD, Office 365, AWS IAM, other AWS resources and SaaS applications. The selected individual will have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with a variety of teams in all areas of an organization in order to achieve objectives.The ndividual will be responsible for accurately documenting and maintaining operational and business continuity procedures.

Key Job Functions

 

• Responsible for facilitation of access reviews and recertification for all resources, responses to user transfer and lifecycle events.
• Ensuring the adherence to Information Security controls and processes for our daily control compliance.
• Ensuring the adherence to baseline controls as part of control compliance.
• Response in gathering evidence in support of auditing by internal and external audit bodies.
• Responsible for maintaining and development of IAM process documentation and workflows.
• Leading the operational discussions with the team and FLM testing.
• Leading IAM-related projects, coordinating with other departments.
• Aiding the development (IAM Director) of a long-term IAM strategy that supports the company's expansion plans.
• Aiding the development of key new capability for instantiation of and expansion of the IAM Governance Program (Program and Process standpoint):
• Centralized Governance for Entitlement Management
  • Including certification.
  • Compliance adherence.
  • Working with CGT and other stakeholders in development and implementation for this framework.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring     
  • Further maturation of the mentoring program for junior team members.
• Development of presentation and communication skills
  • Focusing on communication outside of IAM with key stakeholders and senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education   

• BS degree or equivalent experience in an IT related field.

 

Minimum Experience  

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Identity and Access Lifecycle Management Operations and Controls.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. CSS does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position.

 

Specialized Knowledge & Skills     

• Candidate should have a working knowledge of common OS and domain structures, servers, services, and their use of directory services.
• Experience with DR/BCP planning for IAM services desired.
• Candidate should have experience with Windows, Linux, Red Hat, etc. hosts, operating systems and applications.
• Candidate should have a solid understanding of information security policies, standards, and industry leading practices.
• Self-starter; adaptable to change; motivated to set personal and program goals and proactively track performance against goals and initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities - projects, deliverables, and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence peers and management; ability to team cross-functionally and form relationships to achieve objectives.
• Willingness to learn new technology, tools and create new processes to meet control objectives.
• CISSP, CISA, Microsoft, AWS certifications or equivalent designation desired.
• Hands on experience with Oracle and SQL Server is a plus.
• Experience using IGA/IAM and PIM tools is a plus.
• Experience with operating controls aligned with ISO 27001/2, FISMA or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 Rev5 guidelines is essential.
• Secondary mortgage market or equivalent financial services experience is a plus.

Pay Range $132,000 to $156,500

CSS's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.  CSS offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes a performance bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage, PTO, and a broad range of other benefits.

 

Employment

As a condition of employment with Common Securitization Solutions, any successful job applicant will be required to  successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.   

     

Common Securitization Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME