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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Identity Governance & Administration Lead - **Company:** enVista LLC - **Location:** Brea, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Phishing, Okta, Customer Identity Access Management, Information Technology, SailPoint - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3360103906&tx=TT4643TTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field; Equivalent industry experience, military service, professional certifications, and demonstrated leadership experience are valued equally * One or more of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate; Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert; SailPoint IdentityIQ / ISC Certifications; Saviynt Certifications; Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) * 7+ years leading enterprise IAM/IGA programs * 2+ years of experience managing MSPs * Experience supporting large-scale global organizations with multiple business units, acquisitions, and complex application ecosystems * Hands-on experience with a leading IGA platform (SailPoint, Saviynt, Entra ID Governance, or Okta) * Deep expertise in: Joiner/Mover/Leaver processes; Access certifications; Entitlement management; RBAC/ABAC; Segregation of Duties (SoD); Access request and approval workflows; Identity lifecycle management PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: * Prior ownership of enterprise identity governance strategy and roadmap * Experience building or transforming an IGA program from low maturity to optimized maturity * Experience supporting M&A integration and identity consolidation programs * CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP certification(s) ## Description We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Lead to drive and mature enterprise identity governance capabilities across workforce and customer identity environments. This role owns the strategy, operating model, governance framework, and roadmap for delivering secure, scalable, and auditable access management across the organization. This position will balance security, compliance, automation, and user experience while driving modernization across identity lifecycle management, entitlement governance, and authentication controls., Identity Governance Strategy & Leadership * Define and lead enterprise IGA strategy, roadmap, operating model, and maturity plan * Establish governance frameworks across workforce, privileged, third-party, machine, AI, and customer identities * Act as primary owner for access governance risk, control effectiveness, and audit readiness Workforce & Customer Identity Governance * Oversee lifecycle processes including joiner, mover, leaver, contractor, and partner access * Govern access across enterprise apps, cloud, SaaS, privileged systems, and critical platforms * Lead RBAC/ABAC initiatives including role mining, engineering, and lifecycle management and toxic combination identification * Define customer identity governance standards including registration, identity proofing, consent, delegated administration, entitlement management, and lifecycle controls (activation, inactivity, deletion, retention) * Ensure alignment with privacy, regulatory, and user experience requirements * Advance adoption of passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication * Collaborate with the Detection team to mature identity threat detection capabilities through behavioral analytics Leadership & Stakeholder Management * Build and lead a high-performing identity governance function * Provide executive reporting on access risk, governance maturity, and remediation progress * Partner across Security, IT, HR, Legal, Privacy, Product, Engineering, and business teams * Define KPIs/KRIs including provisioning SLAs, certification quality, remediation aging, SoD violations, and risk trends * Ensure audit-ready reporting, repeatable evidence, and control assurance ## Related Videos - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? 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