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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director - Cyber Security / Agentic AI - IAM Engineering - **Company:** American Express Company - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $144,250.0 - $256,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), PCI Data Security Standards, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Software Security, Customer Identity Access Management, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Devsecops - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/25415AD8C25641CA9301E19F8BB11D01/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field. * 8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity, or Infrastructure Engineering. * 3+ years of people leadership experience managing technical teams. * Deep understanding of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, federation, identity governance, and privileged access management. * Strong understanding of cloud security and identity services across AWS, Azure, and GCP, Active Directory, RACF as well as authorization structures used within applications. * Experience leading large-scale IAM transformations and modernization initiatives. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with DevSecOps, API security, and identity automation. * CISSP, CISM, CIAM, CCSP, or equivalent certifications. * Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures. * Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as SOX, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR. * Experience leading deployment of Agentic AI solutions for Information Security process and controls. Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions. ## Description The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineering Leader is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, delivery, and operation of enterprise IAM platforms and services. This role oversees a team of engineers responsible for identity governance and access lifecycle management. The leader partners closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application development, risk, compliance, and business teams to ensure secure, scalable, and user-friendly access solutions across the organization., Leadership & Team Development * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IAM engineers and technical specialists. * Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and career development plans. * Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning. * Recruit, retain, and develop top IAM engineering talent. IAM Strategy & Architecture * Define and execute the enterprise IAM roadmap aligned with business and security objectives with a specific focus on transforming IAM controls and processes using Agentic AI. * Drive modernization initiatives including Zero Trust, adaptive access controls, and cloud identity services. * Establish IAM reference architectures and engineering best practices. * Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to improve security posture and user experience. Engineering & Delivery * Oversee design, implementation, and support of IAM platforms, specifically Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Directory Services (Active Directory, Entra ID, LDAP), and API and agentic Identity management. * Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and compliant and leverage Agentic AI Technology * Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Security & Risk Management * Partner with Cybersecurity teams to implement strong identity controls and access governance. * Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies. * Lead remediation efforts related to identity-related audit findings and security risks. * Support incident response and investigations involving authentication or access control issues. Stakeholder Engagement * Collaborate with executive leadership, security teams, application owners, and business stakeholders. * Communicate IAM strategy, risks, metrics, and program progress to senior management. * Influence enterprise-wide adoption of identity standards and best practices. ## Related Videos - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [AI Won't Fix Your Engineering Culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100266-ai-won-t-fix-your-engineering-culture) - [How to Stop Your Agents From Going Rogue - Arnav Gupta](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2152-how-to-stop-your-agents-from-going-rogue-arnav-gupta) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)