Technical Specialist (IBM ISV SME)

Position: Technical Specialist (IBM ISV SME)

Location: Dimondale, MI 48821( Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist (IBM ISV SME) with deep expertise in the IBM Security Verify product stack (ISV, ISVG, ISVA). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise security solutions based on IBM technologies, while aligning new innovations with evolving business needs. An IBM Certified Administrator Security Verify SaaS certification is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the IBM Identity and Access Management product suite, including ISV (IBM Security Verify), ISVG (Governance), and ISVA (Access).
• Design, architect, and implement IBM technical solutions for identity, access, governance, and SaaS-based security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and align them with IBM ISV solutions.
• Conduct detailed research and evaluations of new IBM technologies and capabilities to recommend adoption paths that meet current and future organizational security needs.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, optimization, and support for IBM ISV environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, solution architecture diagrams, and integration playbooks.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts across the IAM team.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Security Verify (ISV, ISVA, ISVG) implementations.
• Strong knowledge of identity federation, SSO, MFA, LDAP, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and related protocols.
• Experience integrating IBM ISV with enterprise applications and directories (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, SAP, etc.).
• Proven ability to assess business needs and design security solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in cross-functional, agile environments.

• IBM Certified Administrator Security Verify SaaS certification (preferred or in-progress).
• Experience with cloud-based IAM deployments, hybrid identity solutions, and containerized environments.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, REST APIs).
• Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX).
• Prior consulting or enterprise-level implementation experience with IBM Security solutions.