Job Description: Senior Engineer, Identity & Access Management (IAM)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user provisioning, authentication, and access control systems, with expertise in implementing and maintaining robust IAM solutions that align with security policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IAM System Design and Implementation:

   • Assist in the creation, modification, and deletion of user accounts and access privileges across various systems and applications.

   • Conduct regular audits and reviews of user accounts to ensure compliance with security policies.

2. Privileged Access Management (PAM):

   • Configure and maintain PAM solutions, including password vaulting and service account compliance.

   • Assist in the migration and implementation of PAM solutions to enhance security.

3. Authentication and Authorization:

   • Support the configuration and maintenance of authentication methods such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and password policies.

   • Collaborate on defining and managing role-based access control (RBAC) policies.

4. Provisioning and De-provisioning:

   • Automate user provisioning and de-provisioning processes to improve efficiency and security.

   • Ensure appropriate resource access throughout the employee lifecycle.

5. Access Policy Management:

   • Create, enforce, and monitor access control policies in alignment with regulatory requirements.

   • Regularly review and adjust access policies as needed.

6. Access Governance:

   • Participate in access reviews and certification processes to minimize unnecessary access rights and permissions.

   • Utilize IAM reporting and analytics to identify and mitigate security risks.

7. Security Policy and Compliance:

   • Follow industry standards and security policies to maintain a secure IAM environment.

   • Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST.

8. Troubleshooting and Support:

   • Assist in resolving IAM-related incidents and support end-users with access issues.

   • Work with the IT Service Desk and other teams to troubleshoot access problems.

9. Collaboration and Documentation:

   • Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to understand business requirements.

   • Maintain comprehensive documentation of IAM processes, policies, and configurations.

10. Training:

• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to junior IAM staff and end-users on best practices in access management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).

• Strong knowledge of authentication methods, directory services, and access control systems.

• Extensive experience with PAM solutions, particularly Delinea and CyberArk.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and project management abilities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with customer-facing experience.

• Knowledge of LDAP, Azure Active Directory, SSO, MFA, and on-prem Active Directory.

• Understanding of IDM, strong authentication, and PKI technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in IAM-related products or security (e.g., CompTIA, CISSP, CISA, CISM).

If you are a motivated IAM engineer with a passion for security and a strong technical background, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and contact information.