Job Description
Objective of Position:
The IAM (Identity and Access Management) Administrator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the identity governance processes, ensuring secure access management, and optimizing IAM solutions across the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer and manage IAM systems, including SailPoint and other identity governance tools, ensuring compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.
- Implement, maintain, and support SSO solutions across the enterprise, providing seamless access while ensuring security best practices are adhered to.
- Oversee the provisioning and de-provisioning of user access rights across various applications and systems, ensuring proper access controls and approvals.
- Ensure effective governance and compliance of identity and access controls by utilizing identity governance platforms like SailPoint to manage access certifications, policy enforcement, and user lifecycle processes.
- Resolve complex issues related to IAM and SSO systems, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis to enhance system reliability.
- Leverage automation tools to streamline IAM processes and reduce manual interventions, improving efficiency and scalability.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure identity management practices align with corporate security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate regular user access reviews and certification processes, ensuring all access rights are appropriate and comply with the principle of least privilege.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation on IAM processes, configurations, policies, and procedures, as well as generate reports on access activity for auditing purposes.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IAM, recommending improvements to systems and processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Professional certifications: SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Azure, or other relevant IAM certifications, a plus.
- 5+ years of experience as an IAM Administrator or similar role.
- Deep understanding of identity governance and administration with strong knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
- Experience with IAM workflows, automation, and custom integrations within enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements such as SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.
- Experience with identity-related scripting and automation, such as PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages.
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.) and their integration with IAM systems.
- Proficiency in user lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and policy enforcement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to handle complex situations under pressure while maintaining a focus on security.
- Experience with call center applications (Five 9 and Teams).
Salary: $85,000- $105,000 per year ( depends on experience level)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, 401 (k) and more
