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Job Summary : Job Description: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist / Lead Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist / Lead with strong expertise in access governance, security engineering, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing IAM frameworks across enterprise environments, ensuring secure access controls aligned with regulatory and organizational standards. Key Responsibilities IAM Strategy & Implementation Design and implement enterprise IAM solutions including authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management. Define and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege access principles. Lead access provisioning, de-provisioning, and recertification processes across applications and infrastructure. Develop IAM architecture aligned with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure preferred). Access Governance & Compliance Own and manage user access reviews, recertification campaigns, and audit readiness. Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, and GDPR. Define IAM policies, standards, and governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance. Security Engineering & Integration Integrate IAM controls into DevSecOps pipelines and SDLC processes. Collaborate with cloud, application, and product teams to embed secure access controls during design and deployment. Perform risk assessments using security frameworks and methodologies. Identity Security & Risk Management Monitor access risks, segregation of duties (SoD), and privileged access across systems. Provide remediation guidance for access-related vulnerabilities. Build dashboards and metrics for IAM KPIs and reporting to leadership. Cloud & Application Security Implement IAM solutions in Azure cloud environments, including identity federation, conditional access, and secure authentication mechanisms. Support secure cloud migrations with appropriate identity governance and access controls. Stakeholder Collaboration Work with cross-functional teams including Security, SOC, Engineering, and Compliance. Conduct training and awareness sessions on IAM best practices. Drive security-first culture across teams. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong knowledge of IAM concepts: SSO, MFA, RBAC, PAM, Identity Federation. Hands-on experience with IAM tools/platforms (e.g., Azure AD / Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta, or similar). Experience with access recertification, entitlement management, and identity lifecycle processes. Understanding of cloud security principles, encryption, and authentication mechanisms. Security & Compliance Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, OWASP. Experience with audit processes, regulatory compliance, and risk assessments. Knowledge of vulnerability management and secure SDLC practices. DevSecOps & Automation Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines. Ability to automate IAM workflows and reporting using APIs/scripts. Experience 7–10+ years in cybersecurity, with significant exposure to IAM and security engineering. Proven experience managing enterprise-scale IAM or access governance programs. Experience working in cloud-first or hybrid environments. Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as: ISO 27001 Lead Auditor CEH / Security certifications IAM-specific certifications (SailPoint, Azure, CISSP preferred) Experience in large enterprise environments with multiple applications and stakeholders. Exposure to vulnerability management and application security programs. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities. Ability to drive initiatives independently and influence security culture. Strong communica
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