Senior Identity Engineer

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities: IAM Strategy and Architecture: Develop and implement IAM strategies and architectures for hybrid environments, integrating on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Design IAM frameworks that support scalability, flexibility, and compliance with security standards. Active Directory and Azure AD Management: Oversee the management, optimization, and security of on-premises Active Directory environments. Administer Azure AD environments, ensuring seamless integration with on-premises AD. Design and implement policies, group structures, and access controls for both Active Directory and Azure AD. Azure Cloud Security: Implement and manage security controls in Azure, including Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and Azure Sentinel. Collaborate with the cloud security team to enhance Azure security posture and compliance. Monitor and respond to security incidents in Azure environments. Identity Lifecycle Management: Develop and implement identity lifecycle management processes for both on-premises and cloud-based identities. Automate user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federation: Design and implement SSO solutions for seamless user authentication across on-premises and cloud applications. Configure and manage federated identity solutions, ensuring secure access to cloud resources. Cloud Access Controls: Design and implement access controls for Azure resources, including role-based access control (RBAC). Ensure least privilege access principles are applied to cloud identities. IAM Integration with Azure Services: Integrate IAM solutions with Azure services, such as Azure AD, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor. Collaborate with application owners and cloud development teams to implement IAM controls in Azure-native applications. Incident Response and Cloud Security Monitoring: Lead IAM-related incident response efforts in both on-premises and cloud environments. Utilize Azure Security Center and other tools for proactive monitoring and detection of security incidents in the cloud. Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: Document IAM and Azure Cloud Security processes, configurations, and best practices. Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for team members and stakeholders. Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, compliance, and cloud operations. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management with a focus on Active Directory and Azure AD. Proficient in Azure Cloud Security with relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-500, CISSP, etc.). Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.). In-depth knowledge of IAM technologies, cloud security, and Azure services. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Proven ability to lead and drive IAM and Azure Cloud Security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of IAM and cloud security trends, threats, and technologies. Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.