Job Summary
Responsible for managing and supporting Identity & Access Management (IAM) related patching, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance activities. The role ensures timely identification, assessment, and remediation of vulnerabilities impacting IAM systems, aligned with organizational security standards and SLAs.
Key Responsibilities
Vulnerability Management Monitor, analyze, and remediate IAM-related vulnerabilities (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, IAM tools) Perform risk assessment and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity and impact Ensure closure of vulnerabilities within defined SLA timelines Patching & Remediation Execute accelerated patching for IAM infrastructure components Coordinate with infrastructure, security, and application teams for patch deployment Validate patch implementation and ensure system stability post-deployment IAM Security Operations Support identity platforms (Active Directory, Azure AD, Identity Governance tools) Ensure implementation of security baselines and hardening guidelines Monitor IAM systems for configuration drift and unauthorized changes Incident & Compliance Support Investigate and resolve security incidents related to IAM vulnerabilities Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, SOX) Maintain documentation for vulnerability remediation evidence Automation & Reporting Utilize tools for vulnerability scanning (Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, etc.) Automate patching and remediation workflows where feasible Prepare dashboards, reports, and metrics for leadership review Collaboration Work closely with SOC, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Application teams Participate in change management and CAB discussions Provide KT and guidance to L1 teams
Skill Requirements
Strong knowledge of IAM technologies: Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, LDAP Identity Governance tools (SailPoint, Saviynt, etc. – preferred) Experience in vulnerability management & patching: Tools: Qualys / Nessus / Rapid7 OS patching (Windows/Linux) with IAM focus Understanding of: Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks) Access controls, privileged identity management (PIM/PAM) Hands-on with: PowerShell / scripting for automation Ticketing tools (ServiceNow or equivalent)
Other Requirements
Exposure to cloud IAM (Azure/AWS IAM) Experience in automation tools / orchestration Knowledge of Zero Trust security model Prior experience in accelerated remediation programs