Head of Identity and Access Management

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Head of Identity and Access Management

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR-48712 Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description As we continue to grow OML technology platform, we are seeking an outstanding information security and technology leader who will lead, drive, and embed a solid Identity & Access Management (IAM) capability across OML IT. He/she will be responsible for delivering a service and control roadmap for all the IAM services, including the services strategy, design, best practice, transition, operations, and continuous improvement. With the purpose to execute our digital strategy in a responsible way, He/ She will support the organization in building cutting edge Identity solutions from the selection of fit-for-purpose tooling covering but not limited to Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Access Management (AM), Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Customer Identity (cIAM) solutions. He / She will act as the voice of insight and advocacy to the CISO office for new opportunities, align internal and external stakeholders, and define and oversee the IAM strategy.

• Management of the Group's IAM risk through a number of strategic, governance and technical projects.
• Control and Service Ownership of IAM services and controls at Group level.
• Management of Authentication, User Access Reviews, and Privileged Access.
• Establish and maintain roadmap for IAM services, included but not limited to services strategy, design, transition, operations, continuous improvement and control lifecycle requirements
• Establish relationships with key business stakeholders, project teams, operational teams and services providers
• Partner with various stakeholders, will establish, mobilize, and champion the Identity and Access Management capabilities.
• Solve complex identity challenges with cutting-edge Digital Solutions to reap the benefits of digitization in a responsible way .
• Develop IGA, AM, PAM and cIAM capabilities by translating business requirements and functional designs into technical solutions
• Implement and integrate (c)IAM solutions within a client environment
• Integrate platforms and applications with (c)IAM solutions, including the configuring, development and deployment of connectors
• Evaluate new technologies and build prototypes for continuous improvements of our technical IAM capabilities
• Bring your expertise to the Project Team and assist with development of target-state Identity designs
• Ensure maintenance and stability of all IAM platforms as well achieve desired Service levels
• Oversee the functional unit and take accountability for the efficient operation of the unit.
• Manages the relationship between service providers and Old Mutual, including contract negotiations, Service level agreements (SLAs) and service reviews.
• Responsible for the financial management of IAM, including budget and expense monitoring.
• Build a high-performance team environment through self-directed teams by driving performance management and measurement that is aligned with agile working practices (sprints, retros, PI planning, etc.)
• Proactively attract, recruit, develop, retain, reward, and deploy a diverse resource base aligned to an ever-evolving IT environment (ahead of demand)

Requirements

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• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience
• CISSP, CEH, CISM, ISO27001, AWS certification advantageous but not mandatory
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to influence others.
• A team player who can collaborate and interface at all levels
• A motivated self-starter, capable of working on own initiative with a high level of integrity.
• Ability to work professionally and constructively within a team environment providing advice and consultancy.
• A confident communicator, resourceful and proactive, ensuring adequate quality and timely delivery.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
• A background in Risk management, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence and Amazon web services within a financial services, technology or business services industry preferred.
• Solid track record in the Control and Service Ownership of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Access Management (AM), Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Customer Identity (cIAM) solutions.
• Experience in systems management processes
• Transforming operations teams through continuous improvements
• Strong leader and people management skills

Skills Education Closing Date 12 January 2024 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process. Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so. The Old Mutual Story!

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Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr