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Josh Lawson

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IT Identity Governance Manager at Banc of California
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

With 20 years of experience, Josh is a manager in Identity and Access Management, having led cybersecurity engineering and governance teams at institutions like Banc of California and Webster Bank. People who have worked with him describe him as a knowledgeable, supportive, and reliable problem-solver.

He is a passionate supporter of digital rights and is an organizer for Seattle 2600, a local group focused on technology and security. His interests lie in promoting privacy through cryptographic and decentralized solutions, reflecting a deep commitment to information freedom and security culture.

Unique fact: He is an active community leader as an organizer for the Seattle 2600 hacker meetings.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
IT Identity Governance Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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IAM Program Maturity
His career focus is on implementing effective Identity and Access Management controls and maturing IAM programs for large financial institutions.
Decentralized Identity
He shows a strong interest in the future of identity verification, particularly decentralized approaches that minimize data collection and enhance security through cryptography.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
IT Identity Governance Manager
Banc of California
7-2025
IAM Governance Consultant with Eliassen Group
Banc of California
10-2023 - 7-2025
Manager Cybersecurity Engineering - IAM
Webster Bank
6-2023 - 10-2023
Vice President - IAM Governance
Northern Trust Corporation
2-2020 - 5-2020
Principal IAM Engineer
Legacy Health
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Education
8-2003 - 6-2004
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Northern Kentucky University
8-1997 - 6-2000
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Binghamton University
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