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Technical Project Manager – IAM & Access Security
Las Vegas, NVJob Title: Technical Project Manager – IAM & Access Security
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Location: 3 days a week onsite in Las Vegas NV
Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Project Manager – IAM & Access Security to lead initiatives focused on identity governance, access management, and privileged user controls. This role will manage projects that strengthen security across enterprise and gaming environments, with a focus on Okta, elevated access management, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identity and access management, hands-on experience implementing IAM platforms and processes (Okta, PAM, RBAC/ABAC), and a proven track record delivering complex security projects in regulated industries. Experience in casino operations and slot floor systems is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Casino & Gaming Security
Stakeholder Engagement
Qualifications
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Location: 3 days a week onsite in Las Vegas NV
Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Project Manager – IAM & Access Security to lead initiatives focused on identity governance, access management, and privileged user controls. This role will manage projects that strengthen security across enterprise and gaming environments, with a focus on Okta, elevated access management, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identity and access management, hands-on experience implementing IAM platforms and processes (Okta, PAM, RBAC/ABAC), and a proven track record delivering complex security projects in regulated industries. Experience in casino operations and slot floor systems is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead IAM and access security projects across enterprise IT, cloud, and gaming systems.
- Drive Agile project execution (Scrum/Kanban) and deliver IAM initiatives in iterative phases.
- Partner with security, engineering, and compliance teams to define project scope, success criteria, and risks.
- Ensure outcomes align with business goals, operational requirements, and compliance standards.
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Implement and optimize Okta for SSO, MFA, and identity federation.
- Manage projects enforcing least privilege principles using RBAC/ABAC.
- Oversee Privileged Access Management (PAM) to control and monitor elevated user access.
- Build and improve user lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver) for both enterprise and operational staff.
Casino & Gaming Security
- Apply IAM best practices to slot floor systems, gaming applications, and enterprise environments.
- Collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements (NGCB, GLI, PCI, ISO).
- Identify and remediate IAM-related risks specific to gaming operations and slot system integration.
- Support audit readiness through implementation of IAM controls and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate IAM project progress, risks, and compliance impacts to leadership and stakeholders.
- Coordinate across IT, security, operations, and compliance teams to drive outcomes.
- Balance strong security controls with usability and business continuity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive technical project management experience.
- 5+ years leading IAM-focused projects with Okta or equivalent IAM platforms.
- Experience in casino gaming, slot floor operations, or regulated environments strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of identity governance, authentication, PAM, MFA, and regulatory frameworks.
- CISM, CISA, or equivalent IAM certifications is a plus.
- PMP, CSM, or Agile PM certifications highly preferred.
- Okta Professional or Advanced Certification is a plus.