Lead the architectural vision and security engineering execution for Coinbase’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) and workforce security platforms across our multi-cloud infrastructure, extensive third-party SaaS ecosystem, and internally developed applications.
Evaluate, design, and implement "build, buy, or hybrid" strategies for workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), integrating commercial tools with custom middleware and machine learning or AI models to automate complex access lifecycles and maximize ROI.
Write high-quality code to build scalable automation, custom integrations, and self-service guardrails that embed intelligent identity controls directly into CI/CD pipelines, SaaS provisioning workflows, and internal enterprise tooling.
Conduct comprehensive threat modeling and security architecture reviews for foundational identity systems and critical SaaS integrations, utilizing automated threat intelligence and AI-assisted analysis to proactively identify attack vectors and design resilient mitigations.
Partner with Engineering, IT, HR, AI/ML, and Product teams to align security initiatives with business goals, balancing robust zero-trust security with developer velocity and seamless workforce enablement.
Act as the directly responsible individual (DRI) for complex, cross-team security initiatives, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, and influencing senior leadership on risk tradeoffs and next-generation workforce security strategies.