IAM Security Engineer

We are seeking a skilled IAM Security Engineer with 4 to 5 years of experience to design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The candidate will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure access controls, compliance, and governance across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage IAM solutions, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and access controls
• Implement and maintain identity lifecycle management processes using IAM tools such as Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD, or similar
• Manage role-based access control (RBAC), segregation of duties (SoD), and access reviews
• Configure and troubleshoot Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and federation technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
• Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct regular access certification and compliance audits
• Integrate IAM with cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and on-premises systems
• Collaborate with security teams on incident response and vulnerability remediation related to identity security
• Automate IAM workflows and reporting using scripting or automation tools
• Provide training and support to end-users and IT teams on IAM processes and tools
• Stay current with industry best practices, trends, and regulatory requirements related to IAM and cybersecurity

Required Skills:

• 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management implementation and support
• Experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD, Ping Identity, or similar
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP
• Experience in managing SSO, MFA, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
• Familiarity with identity governance, compliance frameworks, and audit processes
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation
• Understanding of cloud identity solutions in AWS, Azure, GCP
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), CISSP, CISA, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Experience with DevSecOps integration and automation of IAM processes
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
• Experience with API security and Zero Trust architecture
• Exposure to containerized environments and microservices security

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and continuous learner