IAM Specialist

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Market
Contract - W2
Contract - 6-12 month(s)

Skills

IAM Identity Access Management

Job Details


Stefanini Group is looking for IAM Specialist for a globally recognized company!

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We are seeking an experienced Identity Specialist to join our team and support our client's identity management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAML integration, specifically with Cisco Duo Premier, as well as expertise in project management and change management. This role will require effective communication and coordination with various business stakeholders to ensure successful application connectivity and a seamless go-live experience.

Key Responsibilities:

SAML Integration:Configure and integrate applications with the identity provider (Cisco Duo Premier) using SAML 2.0.Collaborate with application owners to understand their requirements and ensure proper SAML settings are configured for authentication and authorization

Key Job Responsibilities:

Provide expert knowledge and act as a subject matter expert on key principles of (IAM) with an in-depth knowledge in the areas of authentication and authorization systems, identity lifecycle management, and identity governance.Lead the architecture and design of identity solutions for the enterprise in a complex environment with a blend of legacy and innovation platformsEvaluate, recommend and implement IAM and PAM solutions to continually improve Identity workflow and security.Engineer and support privileged access management for secure use of privileged identities across the enterprise.Authorization and account creation/Management/Provisioning in various applicationsHelp develop policies, documentation and support operational procedures around IAM.Drive standards and support implementations with integrations to and from third party directories.Provide infrastructure and solutions that provide optimal and secure single-sign-on experiences to employees, contractors and consumers.Support infrastructure, hardware, software, system performance and technology integration.Full administration and ownership of certificates and key management platforms.Ensure that the values, objectives and quality standards of the Company are achieved/met.Work across IT teams to deliver IAM best practices for on premise and cloud based solutions for employees, contractors, vendors and customersWork with application owners to integrate and onboard application security and application roles with centralized IAM directories.Work with the broader enterprise IT security, risk, and compliance teams to interpret policies and standards, ensuring they are properly followed by new and existing IAM solutionsTesting and Quality Assurance:Develop comprehensive test plans and conduct thorough testing of SAML integrations to ensure functionality and security.Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) with key stakeholders and gather feedback for improvements.Go-Live Activities:Lead the go-live activities, ensuring that all configurations are in place and functioning as expected.Provide post-implementation support and troubleshooting for any issues that arise after the system is live.







Qualifications:Expert knowledge of IAM technologiesIn-depth understanding of modern authentication solutions using SAML2.0/OAuth/OIDCIn-depth knowledge of Microsoft Active DirectoryIn-depth knowledge of Identity security best practicesProvide scripting support in PowerShell, JavaScript and PythonCapable in all information security domains including regulatory compliance, risk assessments, controls implementations, governance frameworks and audit processes, is a plusAbility to collaborate with high-performance teams and individuals to drive resultsAble to integrate with cloud based IAM vendorsDemonstrated customer service oriented work ethic.NIST and/or SOC2 experience a plus

Preferred Skills:Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, or similar).Experience with other identity providers and authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth, OpenID Connect).Knowledge of security best practices related to identity and access management.#LI-AH1#LI-ONSITE




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