Senior Identity & Access Management Manager
Absa Group LimitedRandburg, Gauteng, South Africa4 days ago
Job descriptionThe Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager is responsible for the strategy, implementation, and operation of the enterprise IAM program. This role leads the design and maintenance of systems that manage user identities and access rights, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient access to enterprise resources. The successful candidate will collaborate across IT, Security, HR, and Business Units to implement and enhance IAM policies, tools, and practices. Develop and lead the organization’s IAM roadmap and vision. Evaluate and select IAM tools, technologies, and vendors aligned with business and security goals. Serve as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) on IAM-related topics across the organization. Design scalable and secure IAM solutions including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA). Oversee the integration of IAM systems with enterprise applications and platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, etc.) Lead the day-to-day operations of IAM systems and services. Define and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, GDPR). Lead a team of IAM engineers / analysts; provide mentorship, training, and performance management. Collaborate with HR, Compliance, IT, and business leaders on identity lifecycle processes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver). Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLAs are met. Perform risk assessments and audits related to identity and access controls. Respond to IAM-related security incidents and support investigations. Continuously monitor for and remediate IAM vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management or IT Security, including 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role. Proven experience with IAM technologies and standards : SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SCIM, RBAC / ABAC. Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise IAM platform (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, CyberArk). Deep understanding of access control models, identity lifecycle, authentication / authorization mechanisms. Relevant Degree in IT, Risk, BSc etc would be preferable Relevant certifications such as : CISSP, CISM, Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300). Experience in cloud IAM across AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI / CD pipelines. Experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, government). Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Project management and organizational skills. Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required) ICT jobs
Overview
Job title : Senior Identity & Access Management Manager
Job Location : Gauteng, Randburg
Deadline : November 30, 2025
End Date : October 30, 2025
Job Summary
- To provide advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics; enabling the provision of specialist information technology security expertise.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities :
IAM Strategy & Leadership
IAM Architecture & Design
Operations & Governance
Team & Stakeholder Management
Risk & Incident Management
Experience Required :
Preferred Qualifications :
Key Competencies :
Education
End Date : October 30, 2025
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