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The role:

The Assistant Director – Identity, Access, and Data Security is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of the organization’s identity, access, and data security capabilities.

This position works collaboratively with existing security leadership, IT teams, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), and Internal Audit to ensure security controls are well coordinated, operating effectively, and aligned with recognized security frameworks. The role focuses on practical security execution, platform integration, and continuous improvement rather than enterprise compliance ownership.

The Assistant Director provides leadership across identity and access management, data access protection, and supporting security platforms, while contributing to policy standards, control validation, and security assessment activities relevant to their area of responsibility.

Role Characteristics:

• Senior individual contributor and people‑leader (matrixed leadership)

• Highly collaborative, cross‑functional role

• Hands‑on, execution‑focused security leadership

• On‑site position requiring regular in‑person collaboration

What you will do:

• Leadership and oversight of identity, access, and data security functions

• Collaboration with security leadership, IT teams, Internal Audit and external partners

• Coordination and support of security assessments and control validation activities

• Contribution to security standards and operational controls

• Support for audit and assessment activities through accurate documentation and evidence

• Participation in cross‑training and leadership collaboration to ensure operational continuity

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

• 8+ years of experience in information security, IAM, or security engineering.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IAM / IGA platforms, PAM / PIM solutions, Netskope, Rapid7 and ServiceNow.

• Strong understanding of Identity-based threats, privilege escalation paths, data access governance and zero Trust architecture principles.

• Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience partnering with senior security leaders and auditors.

• A practical, builder-oriented mindset — someone who enjoys designing controls and ensuring they work in real environments.

• Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.

• An ability, interest and desire to stay current via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development.

• An ability to work on-site Tuesday – Thursday at the 2000 Market Street office in Philadelphia.

We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
• Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.
• Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
• Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
• Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
• Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.

Our recruiting process is simple.

If you’re interested in a role at the Board of Pensions, apply online at pensions.org. If your skills match an open position, one of our recruiters will set up a phone or Microsoft Teams interview to discuss your interests, background, and skills. They’ll also answer any questions you might have. If you are selected to continue with the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and other relevant team members.

To protect the health of our staff, we encourage everyone to receive FDA-approved vaccinations that may reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race; color; sex; national origin; age; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; military/veteran status; marital/domestic partner status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; religion or religious affiliation, except where determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; ancestry; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.