Identity & Access Engineer II

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Full time

Overview: The Identity &amp; Access Management Engineer II will have a deep understanding of IAM technologies, protocols, and best practices, with the ability to design, implement, and manage IAM solutions that ensure secure access across the enterprise. This is a key position for ensuring the integrity, security, and availability of our organization&rsquo;s identity and access management systems.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><strong>IAM System Design &amp; Implementation:</strong> Assist in the deployment, and management of IAM solutions, ensuring they align with the institution&rsquo;s security policies, industry best practices, and compliance requirements.</li> <li><strong>Identity Management:</strong> Oversee the lifecycle of identities, including creation, maintenance, and deactivation, ensuring efficient processes for provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access controls (RBAC).</li> <li><strong>Access Control:</strong> Implement and manage access policies and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and other authentication technologies to safeguard the organization&rsquo;s resources.</li> <li><strong>Security &amp; Compliance:</strong> Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and internal audit controls related to IAM processes, providing recommendations for improvements where necessary.</li> <li><strong>Incident Response &amp; Troubleshooting:</strong> Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for IAM-related incidents, including user access issues, system errors, and security vulnerabilities.</li> <li><strong>Automation &amp; Optimization:</strong> Identify opportunities for automating IAM processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention while maintaining high security standards.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration &amp; Support:</strong> Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure smooth integration of IAM systems with business applications and resources.</li> <li><strong>IAM Tools &amp; Technologies:</strong> Stay up to date with the latest IAM tools, technologies, and trends. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new IAM solutions that support the organization's strategic goals.</li> <li><strong>Documentation &amp; Reporting:</strong> Maintain thorough documentation for IAM systems, processes, and workflows, as well as create reports for management and auditors.</li> <li><strong>Training &amp; Mentorship:</strong> Provide cross-training to other IT teams and end-users on IAM systems and security best practices.</li> <li>Assume additional responsibilities as required.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity preferred).</strong>&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Must have 3-5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a proven track record of managing IAM systems and security solutions in a complex enterprise environment</strong>.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of IAM protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and Kerberos.</li> <li><strong>Hands-on experience with IAM and directory platforms such as Okta, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, or similar.</strong></li> <li>Experience with MFA, SSO, and role-based access management.</li> <li><strong>Knowledge of cloud-based IAM solutions and hybrid environments</strong>.</li> <li>Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance standards.</li> <li><strong>Strong understanding of IT security best practices and methodologies.</strong></li> <li>Ability to troubleshoot complex IAM issues and incidents.</li> <li><strong>Must have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</strong></li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&amp;A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.</li> <li>Ability to <strong>anticipate</strong> and <strong>embrace</strong> <strong>change</strong>; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK</strong></p> <ul> <li>May require some evening/weekend work.</li> <li>Participate in on-call rotation.</li> <li>Requires work onsite a minimum of 1 day a week (Wednesdays); the on-campus requirement is subject to modification based on organizational need.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, etc.) is a plus.</li> <li>Experience with IAM in hybrid cloud environments.</li> <li>Exposure to Zero Trust security models.</li> <li>Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.</li> <li>Experience in working with service-oriented architectures (SOA) and microservices.</li> <li>Higher Education experience preferred.</li> <li>Experience in leading a cloud transition effort from planning, through execution and support preferred.</li> <li>Familiarity with database technology and authentication services a plus.</li> </ul>