Job
Description
As a Senior IAM Security Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing IAM security controls with a focus on identity protection across cloud environments. Your responsibilities will include the following: - Participating in the design of secure IAM architectures across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, Entra ID), ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational security requirements. - Developing security controls for IAM, including user authentication, authorization, role management, identity federation, and privilege management in cloud and hybrid environments. - Establishing and maintaining a Zero Trust security model for IAM to continuously verify all access requests, regardless of location or network. - Integrating Zero Trust principles with cloud-native security tools and IAM platforms to ensure seamless, secure, and dynamic access control. - Automating risk-based access controls and adaptive authentication based on behavioral signals for a dynamic response to security events. - Enforcing least privilege access principles for all roles across cloud and on-prem environments to ensure minimal access necessary for job functions. - Designing and implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) access control mechanisms for dynamic access provisioning based on user needs. - Leading the adoption of modern authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML) for standardized access management. - Implementing and managing MFA solutions to enhance authentication security with risk-based policies for strong protection of sensitive data and critical resources. - Developing and integrating IAM security controls with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Entra ID) for secure access management in public and hybrid clouds. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM security best practices across systems and services. Your qualifications should include: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field. - Preferred certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM). - 9+ years of experience in IAM security, with expertise in IAM risk assessment, threat modeling, and security control design. - Proven experience in implementing and securing IAM solutions in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and Entra ID. - In-depth knowledge of IAM security best practices, identity governance, and access management policies. - Hands-on experience with IAM protocols like SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, and identity federation. - Strong expertise in establishing least privilege access, implementing JIT access controls, and managing Zero Trust security posture for IAM. - Familiarity with IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory. - Experience in cloud security, IAM systems integration with AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. Your continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest IAM trends and technologies will further enhance your ability to improve IAM practices and solutions.,
