Job Details

Overview

ADP is hiring a Director, SaaS Applications Capabilities & Governance. Locations: Roseland, NJ or Alpharetta, GA.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the security, compliance, and lifecycle management of all SaaS applications within ADP. This role ensures that identity and access controls are effectively implemented across the SaaS ecosystem, aligning with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the global security organization (GSO), technology groups, procurement, business units, HR, finance, and compliance teams to maintain a secure and compliant SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

• SaaS Application Security & Access Management
  • Conduct comprehensive IAM assessments for all SaaS applications to identify, assess, protect, and govern.
  • Address identity needs for Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance access security, in conjunction with the Access Management Team.
  • Apply identity needs for role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles across all SaaS platforms.
  • Oversee provisioning and de-provisioning processes to ensure timely and accurate user access management.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Strategize and implement operating processes and governance to ensure consistent application of IAM policies across all SaaS applications.
  • Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulations such as GDPR, SOX, and ISO standards.
  • Implement regular access reviews and certifications to maintain appropriate access levels and detect gaps.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of IAM policies, procedures, and configurations for SaaS applications.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work with procurement, global security organization, and requesting teams to evaluate and select SaaS vendors meeting security and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with business units to ensure IAM solutions support business objectives while maintaining security.
  • Coordinate with HR to manage user lifecycle events, including onboarding, role changes, and terminations.
  • Engage with the global security organization to align SaaS IAM strategies with broader security initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
  • Stay informed about emerging IAM threats and best practices to proactively address risks.
  • Lead initiatives to automate IAM processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
  • Monitor and report IAM metrics to assess control effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
  • Define and operate the use and impact of GenAI within the IAM landscape and in the ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field; master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience focusing on SaaS environments, including but not limited to identity management, RBAC, MFA, SSO.
• Experience with technologies, lifecycle management, and governance.
• Strong understanding of RBAC, MFA, SSO, and least privilege principles.
• Experience with data sources and providing insights into SaaS operations; understanding of identity governance best practices and continuous SaaS discovery with automated lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage risks related to disparate, non-standard, and unapproved SaaS usage.
• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams including HR, legal, audit, and business leaders; ability to communicate with technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience managing or mentoring a technical team; program and change management experience.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on technical approach; strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Passion for automation, security, and operational excellence; self-driven, organized, and able to operate in a hybrid, fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and security-driven mindset with attention to operational detail.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect
• CISSP
• CISM
• CIAM
• CCSP
• AWS or Azure Security Certification
• DevSecOps Professional or equivalent

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Have courageous team collaboration. Engage in difficult conversations, own outcomes, and challenge ideas to reach the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale with outcomes that emphasize simplicity, client happiness, and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners who grow and elevate one another.
• Act like an owner and doer; lead change and tackle challenging problems hands-on.
• Give back to others and support ADP's philanthropic efforts.
• Join a company committed to equality and equity.

About ADP and Application Details

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on location, skills, and applicable experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings, wellness programs, disability coverage, charitable matching, holidays, personal days, vacation, and paid volunteer time off. This description reflects a sample compensation range and is not a guarantee of final terms.

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