Job#: 2053824
Job Description:
The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer will play a critical part in delivering complex identity technologies to streamline access management processes and drive our identity program forward across IT and the business. The IAM Engineer will analyze business needs, assess available technologies, be the subject matter expert in a wide array of identity technologies and mentor junior staff. Within the context of Identity Management, the engineer will offer in-depth technical consultation to business units and other IT teams, ensuring integration of information security requirements and alignment with organizational goals.
Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including identity governance, access controls, privileged access management, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
* Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess business needs, and develop IAM strategies and solutions that align with organizational goals.
* Configure and manage IAM systems and tools, such as identity governance platforms, directory services, and authentication mechanisms.
* Perform access reviews, entitlement management, and user provisioning/deprovisioning activities to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
* Conduct IAM-related audits, analyze access logs and reports, and investigate security incidents to identify and mitigate risks.
* Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and IT teams on IAM-related issues, troubleshooting, and best practices.
* Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures, and ensure adherence to industry best practices and compliance frameworks.
* Stay updated on emerging IAM technologies, trends, and industry developments, and assess their potential impact on the organizations IAM strategy.
* Participate in IAM-related projects and initiatives, including system upgrades, migrations, and integration efforts, and contribute to the overall success of the IAM program.
* Support departmental and corporate goals by meeting key performance indicators and defined metrics.
* Create and manage onboarding processes for EntraID-integrated applications and user accounts.
* Develop conditional access policies to secure company data and applications.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent related experience.
* 7+ years hands-on experience in a technical IAM role
* Strong technical expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, including experience with IAM systems such as Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, CyberArk, Okta, SailPoint or similar platforms.
* Hands-on experience with identity provisioning, access controls, role-based access control (RBAC), and authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, LDAP, OIDC, SCIM).
* Hands-on experience with coding and scripting automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or other languages etc.)
* Architecture design or application product management experience
* Familiarity with security standards and frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HITRUST, and their application to IAM practices.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+) and/or IAM-specific certifications (e.g., CIAM, CIMP, CRISC) are a plus.
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment, and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a passion for staying abreast of IAM trends and advancements.
* Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions, including AWS, Azure, or equivalent platforms, with a solid understanding of cloud environment IAM roles, policies, and best practices.
* SailPoint IIQ or ISC experience preferred.
* Strong problem-solving and communications, with excellent attention to detail
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