Cybersecurity Technical Specialist - Identity and Access Management

Area(s) of responsibility

Job Description:

• Process Design & Improvement: Analyze current IAM processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, security, and compliance
• Access Management: Manage user access provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC) processes
• Policy Development: Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Compliance & Auditing: Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.) and conduct IAM audits
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with IT teams, business units, and security to understand access requirements and implement solutions
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation, runbooks, and training materials
• System Administration: Manage IAM tools and platforms (directory services, identity management systems, SSO solutions)
• Incident Support: Troubleshoot access-related issues and provide technical support
• Automation: Identify opportunities to automate IAM processes using scripts, workflows, or tools
• 5 years of experience in IAM, identity management, or related security role
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Experience with IAM tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, Active Directory)
• Knowledge of IAM standards and frameworks (NIST, OWASP)
• Excellent process improvement and analytical skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities
• Project management experience
• Proficiency with ticketing/ITSM systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, IAM-certified, or SailPoint-certified)
• Hands-on experience with SailPoint IIQ or IdentityIQ (provisioning, certification, access review workflows)
• Experience with cloud identity platforms (Azure AD, Okta, AWS IAM)
• Knowledge of API security and OAuth/OIDC protocols
• Scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
• Experience with zero-trust security models
• Background in finance, or highly regulated industries

Technical Skills

• SailPoint Identity Management Platform (IIQ/IdentityIQ)
• Directory Services (Active Directory, LDAP)
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
• SIEM and event logging systems
• Data analysis and reporting tools
• SQL or database query experience

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and documentation standards
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Communication with both technical and non-technical audiences