Fannie Mae is hiring a Senior Director of Identity Management

Fannie Mae is looking for a Senior Director of Identity Management to define and drive the enterprise identity management strategy in alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and business objectives. This role serves as a key advisor to the CSO and senior leadership, planning and directing the work of the team that provides technology direction.

What You'll Do

• Define and drive the enterprise identity management strategy in alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and business objectives.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CSO and senior leadership on identity-related risks, controls, and innovations.
• Lead the design and execution of identity lifecycle processes including onboarding, role assignment, transfers, and offboarding.
• Ensure integration with HR, IT, and business systems to maintain accurate and timely identity data.
• Champion automation and policy-based controls to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Develop and maintain Segregation of Duties (SoD) frameworks to prevent toxic access combinations and mitigate insider threats.
• Collaborate with audit, risk, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal control requirements.
• Embed SoD enforcement into access request and certification workflows.
• Oversee enterprise-wide access provisioning strategies, including role-based and attribute-based access controls.
• Implement and expand Just-In-Time (JIT) and policy-based access models to minimize standing privileges and reduce exposure.
• Ensure provisioning processes are secure, auditable, and responsive to business needs.
• Lead daily operations of identity services including provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, and incident resolution.
• Establish and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics to ensure service quality and continuous improvement.
• Develop governance frameworks for identity data quality, policy compliance, and audit readiness.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure optimal use of IAM platforms and tools.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in IAM or cybersecurity.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in identity lifecycle management, SoD enforcement, access provisioning, JIT access, and identity governance.
• Experience with IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, CyberArk, or Azure AD.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GLBA, FFIEC) and audit frameworks.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree.

Technical Stack

• SailPoint
• Saviynt
• Okta
• CyberArk
• Azure AD

Team & Environment

You will lead daily operations of identity services and plan and direct the work of the staff, reporting to the CSO and senior leadership.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $196,000.00 - $264,000.00
• Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Eligibility to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Reston, VA or Washington, DC.

Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor.