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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Identity and Access Management Governance Consulting Director - **Company:** CNA Financial Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,000.0 - $189,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Audit Trail, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Role-Based Access Control, Systems Integration, User Environment Management, Oracle Hyperion, Chatbots, Okta, Cyberark, Model Validation, Agentic-AI, Data Management, Virtual Agents, SailPoint - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/identity-and-access-management-governance-consulting-director-chicago-il--e458b20a-ab30-43c6-a8f9-da18478bde77 ## About the Role Identity Data Management, Management Consulting, Leadership, Consulting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Identity Data Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Hyperion Pillar, * 10+ years in Identity & Access Management, Security Architecture, or related domain * Demonstrated experience with IAM platforms such as (Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, cloud IAM) * Experience with automation, orchestration, or AI-enabled solutions within security or IT operations * Strong understanding of: * Identity lifecycle management * RBAC/ABAC and least privilege models * Authentication and authorization frameworks * Audit and regulatory requirements * Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on across architecture and execution Preferred Qualifications * Experience with AI/ML, GenAI, or agentic systems in enterprise environments * Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and model risk considerations * Experience integrating IAM with cloud, APIs, and developer ecosystems * Background in building automation or AI-driven operational solutions ## Description You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. The Consulting Director, AI Identity & Access Management (IAM) is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for advancing CNA's modern IAM capabilities through the application of artificial intelligence, automation, and next-generation identity governance. This role focuses on governing AI agents as non-human identities, driving intelligent automation, and improving end-user experience across IAM services. The position partners across Security, AI Governance, Engineering, and Business teams to ensure AI-enabled identity solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise governance standards., AI Identity Governance (Core Pillar) * Lead the design and implementation of AI Agent Identity Governance, ensuring all agents are treated as first-class non-human identities with defined ownership, lifecycle, and access controls. * Establish and operationalize controls for: * Identity registration, ownership, and accountability * Secure authentication and credential management * Fine-grained authorization and least privilege enforcement * Auditability and traceability of all agent actions * Define and enforce separation of user vs. agent identity context to reduce risk and blast radius. * Accelerate the adoption of AI usage in the IAM space * Partner with AI Governance, Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to align with enterprise AI policy and approval processes. AI-Driven IAM Transformation & Automation * Drive adoption of AI-powered IAM capabilities, including: * Intelligent role mining and access optimization * Unified identity risk scoring * Automated access decisioning and lifecycle workflows * AI-enabled identity analytics and anomaly detection * Identify and implement opportunities to eliminate manual processes across provisioning, certification, and access reviews. * Leverage AI and orchestration tools to deliver scale, consistency, and auditability in IAM operations. End User Experience & Self-Service Innovation * Improve IAM user experience through AI-driven solutions such as: * Identity chatbots and virtual assistants * Simplified access request workflows * Proactive identity insights and guidance for users * Reduce friction while maintaining strong security controls and compliance posture. Strategy, Architecture & Innovation * Define the enterprise roadmap for AI in IAM, aligned to broader IAM strategy and security priorities. * Evaluate and integrate emerging capabilities across Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, cloud platforms, and AI ecosystems. * Create reference architectures and standards for: * AI agent identity lifecycle management * Secure AI integrations with IAM platforms * Scalable identity models for human and non-human identities * Act as a thought leader and advisor to senior leadership on AI + IAM strategy.