Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join our IT security team. The IAM Specialist will be responsible for implementing and managing systems and processes that ensure secure access control and user identity management across the organizations networks applications and services. This role requires deep expertise in IAM technologies security best practices and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities:
- User Identity & Access Management:
- Manage the full lifecycle of user identities including creation modification and deletion of accounts.
- Define and enforce user roles permissions and access rights across all systems and applications to ensure compliance with security policies.
- Apply the principle of least privilege (PoLP) to minimize access risks.
- Access Control & Security:
- Implement and manage authentication systems including MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) and Single SignOn (SSO).
- Administer access controls for both onpremise and cloudbased systems to ensure secure access.
- Regularly review and adjust user access permissions to align with changes in roles responsibilities or compliance requirements.
- Compliance & Auditing:
- Ensure IAM processes and solutions comply with regulatory standards (e.g. GDPR HIPAA) and industry best practices.
- Conduct periodic access reviews audits and assessments to ensure users have appropriate access based on their job responsibilities.
- Create and maintain detailed reports of user access logs compliance metrics and audit results.
- Security Incident Response:
- Investigate and respond to security incidents related to IAM such as unauthorized access attempts and compromised accounts.
- Collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities resolve incidents and ensure continuous improvement of IAM systems and practices.
- IAM Solutions & Technologies:
- Configure deploy and manage IAM tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure AD Sail Point).
- Integrate IAM solutions with existing infrastructure applications and cloud services.
- Stay updated with the latest IAM trends technologies and security threats to continuously improve system security.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with IT security and business teams to ensure IAM processes align with organizational goals and security requirements.
- Provide guidance and training on IAM best practices and security policies to employees and stakeholders.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Develop and maintain clear comprehensive documentation of IAM procedures workflows and systems.
- Prepare regular reports on IAM metrics security posture and incident investigations for management and compliance reviews.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) cybersecurity or IT security.
- Strong knowledge of IAM platforms and technologies (e.g. Microsoft Azure AD Sail Point IBM Access Manager).
- Experience with SSO MFA identity federation and rolebased access control (RBAC).
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR HIPAA SOX) and industry standards.
- Experience with auditing reporting and access reviews.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex IAMrelated issues.
- Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM or IAMspecific certifications like Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)) are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python) for automation tasks.
Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001).