IAM Lead Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, develop, and implement IAM solutions based on the organization's security and compliance requirements. Develop custom applications, connectors, and integrations to support IAM workflows and functionalities.
• Configure and maintain identity and access management systems, such as IAM platforms, Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) systems.
• Manage the entire user lifecycle, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and role changes, ensuring that access permissions are appropriate and timely. Implement automation to streamline user onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Define and enforce access control policies, including role-based access control (RBAC)
• and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Regularly review and update access policies to align with changing business needs and security requirements.
• Implement and maintain authentication mechanisms, such as LDAP, OAuth, SAML, and Kerberos. Ensure that authorization mechanisms are robust, accurate, and compliant with industry regulations.
• Monitor IAM systems for security vulnerabilities and promptly address any identified issues. Maintain compliance with relevant data protection regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Actively participate in incident response activities related to identity and access management breaches or incidents.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of IAM processes, configurations, and policies.
• Generate regular reports and metrics related to user access, compliance, and system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and compliance teams, to align IAM strategies with organizational goals. Work with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and integrate IAM solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging IAM technologies, best practices, and industry trends. Continuously improve IAM processes and systems to enhance security and efficiency.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer on IAM solution and/or IAM security best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in IAM and IT security, including experience with IAM technologies such as Saviynt (REQUIRED), ForgeRock (preferred), SailPoint and Ping.
• Strong understanding of IAM best practices, security and compliance requirements, and experience with other IAM technologies such as Azure, Active Directory, Single Sign-On, PAM, and Multi-Factor authentication (MFA)
• Experience with implementing and maintaining IAM/IGA solutions and infrastructure.
• Experience with administration/management of IAM/IGA solutions for provisioning/deprovisioning of accounts, integration of applications and creation of workflows
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in consulting/advisory engagements and pre-sales of IAM/IGA solutions (preferred)
• Understanding of Cloud Compute, Storage, Security and Virtualization best practice
• Strong time management skills which allow for multi-tasking while managing shifting priorities
• Experience in programming languages such as Java, HTML, SQL, Python, JavaScript, JSON and XML

Preferably has at least one of the following certifications:

• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
• Certifications on SailPoint solutions/products
• Certifications on Saviynt solutions/products
• Certifications on CyberArk solutions/products