IGA Lead

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The University of Southern California (USC) is advancing its cybersecurity posture with a renewed focus on resilience, cyber risk management, and threat-informed defense. As a world-class research institution, USC is building a culture of security that supports its academic and research mission in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization that's leading this transformation. You'll join a team focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence-working alongside experts who are deeply committed to service, innovation, and impact.

If you're driven by purpose, thrive in complexity, and want to help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading university, we invite you to bring your leadership to the table.

POSITION SUMMARY

As theIGA Leadyou will be an integral memberof the cybersecurity departmentwhile also collaborating with stakeholders across the university ecosystem, andreporting to the Manager, IGA and Directory Services.This is a full-time exempt position, eligible for all of USC's fantastic Benefits + Perks. This opportunity isremote.

The IGA Lead oversees the day-to-day operations of identity and access management (IAM) systems and leads the development and management of the identity governance administration (IGA) product roadmap. Manages IGA-related projects from inception to completion, as well as the design, development, and implementation of IAM systems and solutions. Conducts regular risk assessments, identifies priorities, and evaluates availability of resources. Develops, implements and enforces IAM and IGA policies and procedures. Provides leadership and mentorship to the IGA team.

The IGA Leadwill:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of IAM systems to ensure optimal performance and security. Ensures the security and integrity of digital identities across the university. Provides leadership and mentorship to the IGA team.

• Leads the development and management of the IGA product roadmap; ensures alignment with university goals. Manages IGA-related projects from inception to completion; ensures timely delivery and adherence to budgets.

• Oversees both the engineering and operational aspects of the IAM framework.

• Manages the design, development and implementation of IAM systems and solutions. Ensures the integration of IAM systems with other university systems and applications.

• Prioritizes tasks and projects based on business needs, risk assessments, and resource availability. Conducts regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Collaborates with vendors to resolve product issues; conducts technology evaluations to identify issues and vendor performance.

• Develops, implements and enforces IAM and IGA policies and procedures tailored to university needs.

• Collaborates with IT, HR, academic departments and otherstakeholders to ensure seamless integration of IAM processes. Communicates with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Encourages a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Greatcandidates for the position of IGA Leadwill meet the following qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management.

• A bachelor's degree or combined experience and education as substitute for minimum education.

• Proven experience in managing IGA-related projects from inception to completion.

• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and management of IAM product roadmaps.

• In-depth knowledge of IAM systems and solutions (e.g., SailPoint, Savyint), including design, development and implementation.

• Experience in ensuring the integration of IAM systems with other organizational systems and applications.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of IAM systems to ensure optimal performance and security.

• Ability to develop and enforce identity governance policies and procedures tailored to organizational needs.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional candidates for the position of IGA Leadwill also bring the following qualifications or more:

• 7 years of related experience.

• A bachelor's degree in information science or computer science or computer engineering or in related field(s); or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• Cyber certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,433.13 to $168,158.88. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents' health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC's comprehensive benefits here.

Join the USC cybersecurity team within an environment of innovation and excellence.