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Sr Manager, Cyber Operations - Endpoint & Identity Engineering | Remote, USA at Optiv. Location Information: Kansas, United States. . The Sr Cyber Operations Manager for Endpoint and Identity Engineering is responsible for driving operational excellence across enterprise-wide endpoint security and identity platforms. his role leads a high-performing engineering team within the Optiv Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) and ensures secure, scalable, and compliant Endpoint and Identity solutions are delivered to enterprise clients. . The position requires deep expertise in enterprise endpoint platforms and identity and access management (IAM), coupled with a strong background in leading teams, process optimization, and aligning engineering delivery with business risk and security goals.. How you'll make an impact. • Lead and mentor a team of Endpoint and IAM engineers, fostering a high-performance, security-first culture.. • Translate complex client Endpoint and IAM requirements into actionable solutions, ensuring team alignment and delivery excellence.. • Serve as the primary liaison between the Optiv Endpoint and IAM service and client stakeholders for strategy, delivery, and operations.. • Partner with sales, SOC, and other engineering leaders to align Endpoint and IAM services to business outcomes and client expectations.. • Guide team resource allocation, career development, and succession planning.. • Communicate Endpoint and IAM service success, risk posture, and incidents clearly to executive stakeholders.. • Establish and enforce operational standards for Endpoint and IAM processes such as access request, approval, provisioning, and deprovisioning.. • Oversee identity lifecycle management and access governance controls including role-based access control (RBAC) and access reviews.. • Develop and maintain automation pipelines for onboarding/offboarding, policy enforcement, and remediation.. • Assist with the integration of Endpoint and IAM events and audit logs into broader SOC workflows and . SIEM. /SOAR platforms.. • Define and track operational metrics (e.g., provisioning SLA, access certification completion, privileged access reviews).. • Ensure Endpoint and IAM processes align with regulatory and client-specific compliance requirements.. • Own the implementation and optimization of Endpoint and IAM platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Intune, Tanium, Qualys, Tenable, Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, and CyberArk (for privileged access integration).. • Oversee multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), conditional access, and adaptive authentication strategies.. • Implement policy-based access management across hybrid, cloud, and SaaS environments.. • Maintain awareness of vendor updates, threat vectors, and advancements in technologies.. • Reduce technology debt by consolidating tools and ensuring integration across security systems.. What we're hiring for. • 5-10 years of experience managing Endpoint and IAM engineering teams in a Managed Security Services (MSSP) or enterprise environment.. • 7–10+ years of experience in Endpoint and IAM engineering, access governance, or identity architecture roles.. • In-depth expertise in identity platforms such as Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, or similar.. • Strong knowledge of IAM-related protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos).. • Demonstrated ability to automate and scale workflows across multiple clients or environments.. • Familiarity with integration of Endpoint and IAM with SIEM and SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Swimlane).. • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-63, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).. • Excellent communication and client engagement skills, capable of translating technical issues into business impact.. • CISSP, CISM, or Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)- desired. • Vendor certifications: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, Defender, Okta Certified Professional, Ping Identity Certified Specialist- desired. • ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification- desired. • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field- desired. #LI-TW1. #LI-Remote. 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