Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (IAM)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of our IAM solutions. This position is an experienced, senior level, hands-on technical lead. This role is critical to ensuring secure access to enterprise systems, enforcing security policies, and driving IAM engineering across the organization. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with IAM technologies, authentication protocols, and security best practices in cloud and on-premises environments.

Job Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• IAM Architecture, Engineering & Implementation: Design, deploy, and manage IAM solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management(PAM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): Develop and enforce policies for identity lifecycle management, access provisioning, and de-provisioning.
• Access Control & Authorization: Implement least privilege access, Just-in-Time (JIT) access, and Zero Trust principles.
• Directory Services & Federation: Manage and integrate directory services (Active Directory, AzureAD, LDAP) and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Cloud & Hybrid IAM: Secure access to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, ensuring proper identity federation and role management.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure IAM compliance with regulations such as SOX and NIST. Conduct audits and risk assessments to maintain a strong security posture.
• Incident Response & Monitoring: Collaborate with security teams to detect, investigate, and remediate IAM-related security incidents.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts and automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools to streamline IAM operations.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to define IAM requirements and drive security initiatives.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 6 years in IAM engineering, security architecture, or a related field.
  • In lieu of a degree 10 years of cyber experience
• IAM Tools & Platforms: Expertise in modern IAM platforms.
• Authentication & Federation: Strong knowledge of authentication mechanisms and federation protocols (such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Cloud Security: Hands-on experience with IAM in cloud environments (such as AWS IAM, AzureAD).
• Security Frameworks & Compliance: Familiarity with NIST, CIS, and regulatory requirements
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other languages for IAM automation.
• Zero Trust & Modern Security Concepts: Understanding of Zero Trust principles, identity-centric security, and risk-based authentication.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex IAM issues and optimize security configurations.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skill.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or IAM-centric credentials.
• Experience with DevSecOps: Knowledge of integrating IAM with CI/CD pipelines and security automation.
• API & SDK Knowledge: Experience securing APIs and integrating IAM solutions with applications using REST APIs.