Lead Cyber Iam (Identity & Access Management)

LaBella Associates was established in 1978 and is a certified Great Place To Work. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with offices across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Madrid, Spain. LaBella is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm dedicated to client satisfaction through teamwork, respect, and trust. We provide services that take a project from start to finish—from an initial study to determine a project’s feasibility to construction administration and start up, and everything in between.
We are currently hiring a Lead Cyber IAM (Identity &
Access Management) in our Program Management Services division at our client’s Binghamton, NY office (hybrid work week - 3 days in office with a possibility of full time in office). This position is responsible for execution of projects that will implement design, operation, and evolution of IAM solutions and strategies for Avangrid Networks operating companies progress for Grid Digitalization.
Salary Range:
$95,000 - $115,000
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Responsibilities
Manage the shift in philosophy of how critical infrastructure is secured from verify once at the perimeter to continual verification of each user, device, application, and transaction
Provide SME knowledge for the deployment of IAM services and solutions in support of Avangrid’s evolution towards a zero-trust security framework
Ensure projects that reduce risk and provides resiliency
Engage with, and advise stakeholders within the business on IAM best practices
Provide expertise and immediacy of decision making, hold team members accountable for results, coaches, mentors and guides team members, resolves disputes and escalates issues when appropriate.
Ensure IAM services and solutions are designed and delivered in compliance with industry best practices as well as applicable privacy and legal/regulatory requirements including NIST 800-63, GDPR, SOX, CEII, and NERC
Support implementation of GRC automation tools to manage compliance processes and evidence for applicable IAM services
Provide SME knowledge for establishing an IAM service model that is well defined, highly available, repeatable, and is constantly measured for Key performance, Key risk, and Key operational level metrics
Responsible for maintaining measurements and methods in place to ensure best in class control quality and assurance for IAM solutions
Follow applicable federal agency guidance on IAM technologies relevant to Grid Modernization and assess impact on AVANGRID Networks business model
Lead, develop, maintain, and write IAM cybersecurity policies, rules standards, and guidelines - Research current IAM industry and government frameworks, vulnerabilities, and risk trends, and assess impact
Assess vendors/3rd party’s IAM solutions for applicable cyber standards/policies
Establish Vendor process and metrics for IAM cyber assurance
Analyze current/future IAM vendors, hardware, software, etc. that may be introduced to modernize the electric grid and assess increases and offsets to cyber exposure
Day to Day support of IAM Solutions MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES (Scope of work – range of responsibilities):

Lead SME for project development and integration of IAM services and solutions in support of Grid Modernization for AVANGRID Networks
Lead SME that participates in defining, developing, implementing, and operating IAM services and solutions for:

Network Automation
Smart Metering
Resilient Telecommunications
Intelligent/automatic centralized operations
Digital Asset Management
Digital enabled organization
Distribution Automation
Real Time Systems
DER Management
Requirements
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical related degree with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Cybersecurity / Information Technology and 5 years as IAM Lead
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical related degree with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in Cybersecurity / Information Technology and 7 years as IAM Lead
10 + years’ experience in Cybersecurity / Information Technology and 10 years as IAM Lead
Advanced Experience of IAM solutions
Experience of SAP for financial budgeting, forecasting, and tracking
Knowledge and experience navigating the procurement process Skills/ Abilities:

Strong communication and administration skills related to cybersecurity technology
Strong system engineering and integration background for complex systems and networking
Strong understanding of current and future state of cyberspace / Understanding with strong desire to learn Desired Skills/ Abilities:

Security clearance at secret level or above I preferrable.
Knowledge of federal government cybersecurity activities and practices
Experience in federal or state regulatory environments
Experience in federal cybersecurity agencies and environments
Experience in a utility environment
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
Project Management
Change Management
Interpersonal Skills
Communications / Influencing
Negotiation / Dispute Resolution
Ability to develop self and learn new information quickly
Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Short &
Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events