Information Security Analyst: Lead- IAM Authentication Product Owner
Company: Cook Systems
Location: San Antonio, TX
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-10-16
About this role
About Cook Systems
For over 30 years, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.
Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.
Summary:
The IAM Authentication Product Owner is responsible for the strategic direction, roadmap execution, and operational management of enterprise authentication services. This role acts as the liaison between business stakeholders, engineering teams, cybersecurity, and operations to ensure secure, scalable, and user-friendly authentication solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in identity and authentication services within large, highly regulated organizations, particularly in financial services.
Responsibilities
- Own the product lifecycle, roadmap, and backlog for enterprise authentication services, including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta, MFA, SSO, Windows Hello for Business (WHfB), and password management.
- Partner with business, security, engineering, and infrastructure teams to define requirements, prioritize work, and deliver secure and compliant authentication capabilities.
- Drive identity modernization initiatives, including cloud authentication adoption, Conditional Access, self-service password reset (SSPR), and authentication platform migrations.
- Manage authentication and directory-related risks by ensuring alignment with cyberse...