Security Access Management Team Lead

📍 This is a 100% office-based role in Belgrade, Serbia. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this position. About the Role Are you a security-minded leader ready to shape the access governance strategy of a rapidly scaling tech ecosystem? We are looking for an experienced Security Access Management Team Lead to take ownership of our identity and access lifecycles, ensuring the highest standards of security across our infrastructure. This is a high-impact, on-site leadership position in Warsaw, Poland where you will define the standards for access control, mentor a dedicated team, and directly influence our organization’s security posture. About the Client Our partner is an end-to-end product engineering company based in Belgrade, Serbia, that creates an environment where tech professionals are empowered to take initiative and go big. They specialize in building complex tech products, turning outdated systems into high-performing engines, and designing stable, secure environments. As their exclusive recruitment partner, Lionhires manages their full-cycle talent acquisition. What You Will Do Lead and Mentor: Direct the daily operations of the Access Administration team, overseeing task distribution, prioritization, and professional development. Drive Governance: Implement, maintain, and refine Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) principles and comprehensive access policies across the organization. Manage Lifecycle: Oversee the end-to-end user access lifecycle, ensuring seamless and secure provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning of accounts and permissions. Monitor and Mitigate: Actively monitor access activities, investigate potential security threats or incidents, and coordinate escalations to internal stakeholders. Audit and Optimize: Conduct regular access reviews and audits to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring strict adherence to the principle of least privilege. Optimize Performance: Track and report on SLA/KPI metrics, ensuring the team consistently meets operational targets and identifying areas for continuous process improvement. Evaluate Third-Party Security: Assess SaaS platforms and external services from an access management and security perspective to ensure alignment with company standards. What You Bring Proven Leadership: At least 5+ years of experience in Information Security, with a minimum of 1 year in a Team Lead or management capacity. Core Security Expertise: Deep understanding of IAM, PAM, RBAC, least privilege methodologies, and modern access governance principles. Operational Excellence: Strong hands-on experience managing user lifecycles, access reviews, and audit requirements. Strategic Problem Solving: Proven ability to make critical decisions in urgent, complex scenarios and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business. Documentation & Reporting: A meticulous approach to maintaining process documentation and preparing performance reports. Nice to Have: Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Salespoint, or similar tools, and relevant certifications like ISO 27001 or CISM. What’s in It for You Health & Wellness: Premium Health Insurance plus a company-covered FitPass sports membership. Generous Time Off: 24 annual vacation days accompanied by 6 fully paid sick days without requiring a medical certificate. Continuous Learning: A dedicated Learning & Development budget allocated for professional certifications, industry conferences, and advanced courses. Global Culture & Relocation: Comprehensive relocation package for international talent, alongside fully covered English and Serbian language classes. Events & Celebration: Vibrant corporate culture featuring international parties, team building trips, and financial gifts for life's milestones (birthdays, weddings, newborns). Career Trajectory: Unmatched professional growth opportunities within a fast-scaling engineering environment.