Global IT Enterprise Architect Expert Senior Director – Identity & Network

Overview

In this role, you will lead the modernisation of BCG’s Identity and Network architecture to secure access and connectivity globally. You’ll own the strategy for identity, access, and zero-trust networking, shaping a scalable, secure platform for employees and clients. You will align cross-functional teams around an identity-first direction and drive transformative IT programs. This is a high-impact, strategic leadership position within a collaborative, global firm.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the identity, access management and zero-trust architecture strategy for global scale
• Lead design of secure identity and network platforms and governance
• Plan and rationalise the estate, roadmaps, and total cost of ownership for IAM and network
• Influence investment decisions at portfolio and technology levels
• Develop architectures across IAM (Entra ID, Okta, PAM, IGA) and zero-trust network access (SASE/SSE, ZTNA, SD-WAN)
• Provide hands-on leadership in a matrixed organization and present to senior stakeholders (C-Suite)

Key requirements

• 10+ years in enterprise architecture for identity and network at global scale
• Experience planning global identity and network estates including cost and value
• Proven track record leading investment decisions at portfolio/technology levels
• Deep expertise in IAM and zero-trust networking technologies and platforms (Entra ID, Okta, Ping; Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma)
• Strong ability to drive architecture decisions end-to-end in a matrixed org
• Strong communication skills for senior-level presentations

• strong storytelling ability
• collaboration across cross-functional teams
• growth mindset with openness to diverse views
• Identity and access management (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping)
• Privileged access management
• Identity governance and administration (IGA)

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