GCP IAM Lead / Manager (VP) - Plano, TX
- Location
- Plano, Texas, United States
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
Role & Company / Project Overview: We are hiring an experienced GCP IAM Lead / Manager (VP) to lead enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture, governance, and delivery across multiple onboarding initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) IAM, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security Architecture, RBAC, and enterprise identity governance. Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties: • Define and implement enterprise GCP IAM reference architectures and design patterns. • Establish Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models, service account strategies, and privileged access management patterns. • Develop and govern Terraform modules, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards, and secure IAM binding strategies. • Implement IAM governance practices, access controls, configuration drift management, and security best practices. • Lead architecture and design reviews, approve exceptions, and collaborate with security and compliance teams. • Manage multiple IAM onboarding initiatives, including prioritization, delivery timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder coordination. • Establish operational procedures, runbooks, access recertification inputs, performance metrics, and incident response playbooks. • Drive secure-by-design identity solutions across enterprise GCP environments. • Ensure IAM implementations meet enterprise security policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience: • Extensive technical leadership experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) IAM and enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM). • Demonstrated mastery in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Terraform & Infrastructure as Code (IaC). • Strong background in Cloud Security Architecture, Service Account Management, and Privileged Access Management. • Proven ability in IAM Governance & Policy Enforcement, Security Controls & Compliance, and Configuration Drift Detection and Management. • Experienced in technical leadership, multi-team delivery, architecture reviews, and stakeholder management. • Work Authorization Note: H-1B candidates are not eligible for this opportunity. Success Measures: • Establish reusable IAM onboarding patterns adopted across multiple teams. • Reduce IAM onboarding time through standardized architectures and automation. • Improve governance, security posture, and access control consistency. • Maintain audit-ready IAM implementations with strong compliance outcomes. Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details: • Location: Plano, TX (On-site). • Job Type: Contract. Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive contract rate commensurate with VP-level expertise. Application Instructions: • Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resume to the contact email provided.