Cyber Transformation IAM Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing identity and access management (IAM) solutions to ensure secure and efficient access to an organization's digital resources.
• Design, plan, develop, and implement IAM solutions (preferably SailPoint IdentityIQ and SailPoint ISC) based on the organization's security and compliance requirements.
• Develop custom applications, connectors, and integrations to support IAM workflows and functionalities. Manage the integration of these platforms with various internal and external systems to ensure seamless identity governance and lifecycle management.
• Document all technical procedures and configurations related to identity management implementations.
• Configure and maintain identity and access management systems, such as IAM platforms, Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and Multi-Factor 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.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IAM and IT security, including experience with IAM/IGA technologies such as SailPoint (REQUIRED), Saviynt, ForgeRock, 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)
• Strong understanding of identity management, access governance, and related security protocols.
• Experience with Java, BeanShell/JavaScript, JSP/Servlets, SQL, API development or other programming languages used in SailPoint environments.
• Experience with database management systems and complex SQL queries.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining IAM/IGA solutions and infrastructure.
• 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.
• Specific 1 year experience in consulting/advisory engagements and pre-sales of IAM/IGA solutions (preferred)
• Understanding of Cloud Compute, Storage, Security and Virtualization best practice and their integration with identity management solutions.
• 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/product