Assoc. Dir. DDIT IES Governance Security

• We are looking for a highly skilled Associate with deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) across both AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• The candidate will be responsible for independently lead day-to-day IAM operations, including user access provisioning, role management, and policy enforcement to ensure secure and compliant access controls.
• This role demands proactive ownership of IAM-related projects, from planning and execution to monitoring and optimization, ensuring alignment with Novartis business objectives and IMF standards.
• The Associate will actively engage with cross-functional stakeholders, including ISC, Service Management, Cloud Platform (AWS & Azure), SOX Methodology team and other business teams, to address access management needs and provide expert guidance.
• A critical aspect of this position is leading and coordinating SOX compliance activities and internal and external audits related to access governance. The candidate will be expected to develop and maintain documentation, implement remediation actions, and ensure audit readiness.
• Associate is expected to be detail-oriented, self-driven, and capable of navigating complex environments with a strong focus on compliance, security best practices, and continuous improvement.

Leadership Skills and Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams during SOX compliance and audit cycles, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying gaps in current IAM processes and implementing effective solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions to align IAM strategies with business needs and security policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalations related to IAM operations and compliance audits.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance on IAM best practices and compliance requirements.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the team and broader organization.

Certifications: (Good to have)

AWS Security Specialty

Azure Security Engineer (Az-500)

CCSK or CCSP

CEH, ISO 27001

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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