8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or related fields5+ years focused on Identity and Access ManagementProven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale IAM solutionsStrong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and modern identity security principlesHands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, Entra ID, Ping, or similarExperience with identity governance and PAM tools such as SailPoint, Saviynt, or CyberArkStrong understanding of identity protocols including OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and SCIMExperience securing cloud-native environments across AWS, Azure, or GCPExperience with scripting and automation using tools such as Python or PowerShellFamiliarity with microservices and API-driven architectures. Experience in fintech or other regulated environmentsExperience with Kubernetes, service mesh, or container-based architecturesFamiliarity with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code practicesExperience building identity threat detection and response capabilitiesSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM certifications.