IAM SPECIALIST
Overview
The IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST provides technical expertise on areas of authentication, authorization, access management, privileged access management, identity governance and administration, IAM modernization for humans and machines.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The IAM SPECIALIST fulfills the following tasks:
Identity Governance and Administration:
Manage humans and machines in a hybrid and multi-cloud environment.
Life-cycle of accounts.
Life-cycle entitlements based on responsibilities.
Access Management:
Define and enforce policies to control access to resources.
Implement access control models, such as RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control).
Implement privileged access management.
Roll out authentication mechanisms and author adaptive access policies..
Define user journeys, including identity verification, aggregate risk scores and control access.
Integrate applications and services with IAM capabilities such as federation, life-cycle management and privileged access management.
Security and Compliance:
Conduct IAM audits and assessments to identify and remediate risks.
Implement security controls to protect IAM systems from unauthorized access and attacks.
Ensure systems comply with relevant security standards and regulations, such as SOX, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Monitor IAM systems for anomalies and potential security threats.
Generate reports on IAM activity and access patterns.
Provide insights to management on IAM risks and compliance status.
Furthermore, IAM Specialists may also handle the following tasks:
IAM system design and implementation:
Work with IT architects and engineers to design and connect APIs, services and applications to IAM systems.
Evaluate and integrate IAM tools and technologies.
Develop and test IAM configurations.
IAM training and support:
Provide training to IT staff and business users on IAM policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot IAM-related issues and support users with access problems.
Document IAM policies, procedures, and configurations.
Staying up-to-date with IAM trends and technologies:
Attend IAM conferences and workshops.
Read IAM-related blogs, articles, and whitepapers.
A successful IAM Specialist candidate will have the expertise and skills described below.
Education, Training and Previous Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required or equivalent work experience
Cyber Security Certification preferred
4 years of dedicated identity administration and governance experience.
4 years of information technology administration experience or equivalent combination of work and educational experiences.
1 - 3 years Designing and implementing identity solutions.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of identity technologies and concepts.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, Single-Sign On (SSO), and Federated Identities.
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.
Technical and Business Experience
Proven hands-on experience with developing/architecting solutions using two or more leading IAM Solution providers such as Azure Entra ID, Google Workspace.
Familiarity with scripting languages, such as PowerShell and Python, to automate IAM tasks.
Knowledge of relevant IT infrastructure and security concepts, such as networking, operating systems, and security protocols.
Excellent knowledge of MFA, risk based and adaptive access control and protocols such as OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth 2.0 and SCIM
Strong understanding of risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, IT security architecture, and IT regulatory compliance
Knowledge and Skills
Methodical and able to follow documented procedures and instructions
Ability to keep meticulous and consistent documentation of processes, architecture, and solutions
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to independently analyze reported issues, document, and recommend solutions
About Riveron:
At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.
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