Sr. I&AM Engineering Manager

The Director of Directory Services, Authentication Services, and Privileged Access Management will lead the strategic development, implementation, and management of identity and access management (IAM) solutions with a global team. This role requires visionary leader with deep technical expertise and critical thinking to align IAM initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring a robust security, compliance and operational efficiency.

We are a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to using cutting-edge technology to secure and streamline our global operations. We are seeking an experienced leader to join our team as the Director of Directory Services, Authentication Services, and Privileged Access Management.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and executive a comprehensive IAM strategy, aligning directory services, authentication services, and privileged access management with business objectives.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a diverse team of global professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Directory Services: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of directory services (e.g. Active Directory, Azure) to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Authentication Services: Drive the strategy of authentication mechanisms, employee and customers, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on, and federated identity solutions.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Develop and enforce policies and solutions for managing privileged access and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, cybersecurity team members, compliance, and business units to integrate IAM solutions into the enterprise-wide systems and processes
• Innovation and Optimization: Stay abreast of emerging IAM technologies and trends, recommending and implementing security solutions to enhance Aon's security posture and efficiency.
• Risk Management: Identity and mitigate risks related to identity and access, ensuring compliance with industry standards (GDPR, SOC).
• Vendor Management: Oversee relations with third-party vendors and vendor teams, ensuring service level agreements (SLAS) are met and deliverables align with Aon's strategic goals.
• Budget and Resource Planning: Manage budgets, resources, and project timelines to deliver IAM initiatives on time and within scope.

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of directory services (e.g. Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience is preferred
• Expertise in authentication protocols (e.g. SAML, OAuth, Open ID Connect) and MFA solutions
• Strong understanding of PAM tools (e.g. CyberArk, Beyond Trust)
• Familiarity with cloud-based IAM solutions (e.g. Okta, Entra ID)

• Experienced strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage and motivate diverse, geographically distributed teams

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred.
• Proven experience leading global teams in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated success in development and leading IAM initiatives

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, NIST).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $170,000 to $216,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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