Senior Security Advisor - IAM (Remote in the US)

The role

This person will lead structured IAM assessment engagements for small and medium-sized businesses. They will deliver current state analysis, future state recommendations, and strategic roadmaps across IGA, AM, PAM, and Identity Verification domains.

What you will do

• Leads structured IAM assessment engagements for small and medium-sized businesses
• Facilitates discovery sessions to evaluate client environments across IGA, AM, PAM, and Identity Verification domains
• Develops executive-ready deliverables addressing people, process, and technology recommendations
• Serves as a trusted advisor during the presales process
• Supports clients through vendor selection and defines paths for IAM program improvements
• Collaborates with internal teams to refine assessment methodology and service offerings
• Contributes to thought leadership through development of reusable frameworks, templates, and best practice content
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IAM strategy, governance, and advisory services spanning IGA, AM, PAM, and IdV
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience conducting IAM maturity assessments and developing strategic roadmaps
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across technical and business audiences
• 4-5 years of experience supporting presales engagements, scoping complex IAM projects, and developing statements of work
• Deep understanding of IAM industry standards, frameworks, and best practices including NIST, ISO, and OWASP
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage a remote work environment and work independently
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Strong business acumen to translate complex IAM concepts into business value and risk language
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field

Nice to have

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Familiarity with IAM-related compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, or GDPR
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative advisory approaches and presentation styles
• Familiarity with common IAM vendor landscapes

Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Group Dental Insurance
• 12 corporate holidays
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option

About the company

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. It has over 1,300 employees and serves more than 6,200 customers.