Identity and Access Management Team Lead

Overview

WHO are we looking for?

 

CAPTRUST is seeking a experienced and motivated Identity and Access Management (IAM) Team Lead to support IAM operations and drive key initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for a professional with 7–9 years of IAM experience and demonstrated ability to lead projects and guide team members. The IAM Team Lead will provide day-to-day technical leadership, ensure operational excellence in identity governance, and partner with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to deliver secure, scalable access solutions.

Responsibilities

IAM Strategy & Administration

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory), including RBAC models, conditional access policies, and privileged identity management
• Support enterprise-wide SSO integrations, ensuring secure authentication and a seamless user experience
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of IAM policies and standards aligned with industry best practices

Access Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate execution and improvement of joiner, mover, and leaver (JML) processes
• Facilitate periodic access reviews and ensure timely remediation of identified issues
• Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance and automate access workflows

Security & Compliance Support

• Assist in monitoring and responding to identity-related security incidents and alerts
• Partner with audit and compliance teams to support SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR requirements
• Identify IAM-related risks and contribute to remediation activities

Team & Project Leadership

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to IAM team members
• Lead IAM initiatives such as SSO onboarding, MFA rollouts, and PAM enhancements
• Help prioritize work efforts and track progress against IAM deliverables and metrics

Technology & Process Improvement

• Evaluate IAM tools and recommend enhancements to improve security and efficiency
• Support development of KPIs for IAM performance (e.g., provisioning time, MFA adoption)
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance operational effectiveness

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–9 years of IAM experience, including experience leading projects or serving in a team lead capacity
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), RBAC, and conditional access policies
• Experience with SSO integrations and MFA implementations
• Familiarity with identity governance and privileged access management (PAM)

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience contributing to IAM architecture and cross-functional initiatives
• Familiarity with IAM frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, Zero Trust)
• Relevant certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, CISSP, or similar

WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

 

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

 

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:

• Company discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

WHERE will you be working?

 

4208 Six Forks Rd #1700 | Raleigh, NC 27609

 

Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite

 

HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?

 

We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.

 

Are you the next brick?

 

To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
• An other-centered mindset
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity

EEO/Diversity Statement:

 

At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.

 

It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), gender, race (including hair texture or hairstyles associated with race), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, uniformed service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.#mid-senior 

 

This position will remain open until filled.