Role Overview:
The Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer - Identity Access Management (IAM) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust IAM solutions to protect the organization's critical systems and data. This role requires a strong technical background in IAM frameworks, a strategic approach to solution design, and the ability to collaborate across teams to meet security and compliance goals.
Key Responsibilities:
IAM Solution Design and Implementation:
- Lead and coordinate IAM projects, including developing project plans, allocating resources, and managing timelines.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable IAM solutions aligned with organizational security needs.
- Develop and enforce access control policies to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Identity Lifecycle Management:
- Manage the full lifecycle of user identities, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control.
- Develop and maintain automated workflows for identity and access requests.
- Provision onboarding/offboarding requests and implement new user setups using Active Directory and other platforms.
- Oversee technical configurations of IAM tools like Okta, Azure AD, and Varonis.
- Create and optimize onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Develop and enforce policies, standards, and procedures related to IAM.
- Generate IAM metrics and reports for upper management.
Authentication and Authorization:
- Configure and manage mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and adaptive authentication.
- Define and enforce least-privilege authorization policies.
Integration and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with IT and security systems.
- Work closely with application developers for seamless integration of IAM controls.
- Gather system and application requirements for integration.
Security Compliance and Auditing:
- Conduct regular access reviews and audits for compliance with security policies and regulations.
- Provide documentation and reports for internal and external IAM audits.
- Manage remediation plans for IAM gaps identified in audits.
- Develop enterprise-wide IAM standards to meet security and business needs.
Incident Response and Troubleshooting:
- Manage operational IAM activities and address escalations.
- Participate in incident response and troubleshooting for IAM-related issues.
- Support the installation, integration, deployment, and troubleshooting of IAM products and services.
Emerging Technology Evaluation:
- Stay updated on IAM trends and emerging technologies.
- Recommend and evaluate new tools to enhance IAM capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Proven expertise with Microsoft IAM technologies, including Azure AD, AD FS, and MFA.
- Strong understanding of identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automating IAM tasks.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Certifications in Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer).
- Experience with hybrid identity environments and Azure AD Connect.
- Familiarity with cloud security principles and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- [Include additional benefits, such as HMO coverage, government-mandated benefits, allowances, and opportunities for professional growth.]
