IAM Security Engineer

IAM Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage IAM solutions, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and access controls
• Implement and maintain identity lifecycle management processes using IAM tools such as

  Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD, or similar

• Manage role-based access control (RBAC), segregation of duties (SoD), and access reviews
• Configure and troubleshoot Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and federation technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct regular access certification and compliance audits
• Integrate IAM with cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and on-premises systems
• Collaborate with security teams on incident response and vulnerability remediation related to identity security
• Automate IAM workflows and reporting using scripting or automation tools
• Provide training and support to end-users and IT teams on IAM processes and tools
• Stay current with industry best practices, trends, and regulatory requirements related to IAM and cybersecurity

Required Skills:

• 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience in

  Identity and Access Management

  implementation and support
• Experience with IAM platforms such as

  Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD, Ping Identity

  , or similar
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols:

  SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP

• Experience in managing

  SSO

  ,

  MFA

  , and

  Privileged Access Management (PAM)

  solutions
• Familiarity with identity governance, compliance frameworks, and audit processes
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation
• Understanding of cloud identity solutions in

  AWS, Azure, GCP

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as

  Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), CISSP, CISA, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

• Experience with

  DevSecOps

  integration and automation of IAM processes
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
• Experience with API security and Zero Trust architecture
• Exposure to containerized environments and microservices security

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and continuous learner