IAM Technical Manager

The Role

We are seeking an Identity and Access Management Technical Manager to lead a team of IAM administrators and engineers focused on on-prem Active Directory and Privileged Access Management. This IAM Technical Manager role will report to the Senior Director of Identity and Access Management under the CISO of Hitachi Vantara. In this role, the ideal candidate can expect a true blend of management and technical duties. The ideal candidate will frequently find themselves engaging with other leaders in cybersecurity and across the business to understand and find solutions for the complex needs of our company. The successful candidate will also be expected to complete hands-on work with on-premise Active Directory and Privilege Access Management solutions. This position is ideal for an individual with strong technical skills who is looking to transition into a leadership role and advance their career to the next level without fully stepping away from hands-on technical work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a multi-year roadmap to further mature the AD and PAM implementations.


• Ensure quality operations and up-time for AD and PAM solutions.


• Lead a team of developers and engineers to grow, support, and maintain the AD and PAM platforms.


• Ensure security best practices are enforced across all elements of the AD and PAM implementations.


• Implement and design key team processes for platform and team operations and management.


• Help design, develop, and drive an automation-first IAM stack.

What You Bring to the Team

Technical Expertise (50%)

• Technical mastery of On-Premise Active Directory and/or a Privilege Access Management Program...


• Strong/expert level understanding of authentication mechanisms and protocols, including LDAP, LDAPS, and Kerberos.


• Experience working in large enterprise-scale IAM environments (20,000+ objects).


• Understanding of IT Service Management processes and concepts.

People Leadership Expertise (50%)

• Ability to lead project teams to accomplish goals and milestones.


• Excellent people skills.


• Willingness to invest in more junior members and grow their technical skills.


• Good written and oral communication in English.


• Self‑driven; quickly adapts to new technologies.


• Willingness to work in an international team across multiple time zones.

Our Company

Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society. Our people are our biggest asset; they drive our innovation advantage, and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. Diversity of thought is welcomed, and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities. We offer industry-leading benefits packages and promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride, and you are passionate about powering social good, we’d love to hear from you.