Cybersecurity IAM Lead

Lead hands-on IAM engineering across authentication, PAM, and identity governance.

Your new company

A global leader in healthcare is seeking an experienced IAM Technical Lead to join its cybersecurity team. With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, the organization offers a collaborative environment where technology professionals can make a meaningful impact.

Your new role

  • Provide technical leadership across IAM services including authentication, PAM, encryption, and identity governance.

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of identity operations engineers, fostering innovation and continuous learning.

  • Oversee 24/7 operations including incident response, change management, and problem resolution.

  • Ensure systems are secure, compliant, and optimized for performance through proactive monitoring and maintenance.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive operational excellence.

  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support global IAM operations across time zones.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management, including authentication protocols and federated identity standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).

  • Deep expertise in PAM, encryption, certificate management, and identity governance tools such as CyberArk, SailPoint, Microsoft Identity Manager, and Entra ID.

  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and their security controls.

  • Experience with ITIL-based service management and working in distributed, virtual teams.

  • Excellent English communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What you'll get in return

  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values innovation and diversity.

  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge IAM technologies and global-scale operations.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • Hybrid working arrangement.

What you need to do now

Click 'apply now' if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Cyber Security, please contact Carmen Ling at Hays on email Carmen.Ling@hays.com.my.

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Cyber Security
Ref:
1280369

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Carmen Ling, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3-5870 4999

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