About this role

This role involves managing enterprise identity security, implementing IAM and PAM solutions, and ensuring secure access across hybrid and cloud environments to mitigate risks and support compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Design and operate IAM solutions
Lead security initiatives
Manage privileged access
Implement SSO and MFA
Ensure compliance and security standards

Technical Overview

The technical scope includes IAM platforms like Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, PAM tools such as CyberArk, security protocols including SAML, OAuth, and Zero Trust architecture, with a focus on scalable, secure identity management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of experience specializing in Identity and Access Management, including hands-on work with Entra ID, Active Directory, and PAM tools. They possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of security frameworks and zero-trust principles.

Must-Have Skills

Over five years of experience in information security or cybersecurityHands-on experience with Entra IDActive DirectoryExperience with IGA platforms (SailPointSaviyntEntra ID Governance)Experience with PAM tools (CyberArkBeyondTrustDelinea)Knowledge of SAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectKerberosExperience securing hybrid and cloud identity environments

Nice-to-Have Skills

Security frameworks (NIST CSFISOCVSSITIL)Experience leading security initiativesKnowledge of Zero Trust / least-privilege models

Tools & Platforms

Entra IDActive DirectorySailPointSaviyntCyberArkDelinea

Required Skills

Identity and Access ManagementIAMPrivileged Access ManagementPAMSingle Sign-OnSSOMulti-Factor AuthenticationMFAActive DirectoryEntra IDSailPointSaviyntCyberArkDelineaSAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectKerberosZero TrustLeast PrivilegeSecurity controlsSecurity architecture

Hard Skills

Identity and Access ManagementIAMPrivileged Access ManagementPAMSingle Sign-OnSSOMulti-Factor AuthenticationMFAActive DirectoryEntra IDSailPointSaviyntCyberArkDelineaSAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectKerberosZero TrustLeast PrivilegeSecurity controlsSecurity architecture

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProject managementProblem-solvingCollaboration

Industry & Role

Industry Finance, Banking, Technology, SaaS

Job Function Lead enterprise identity and access security initiatives

Keywords for Your Resume

Identity and Access ManagementIAMPrivileged Access ManagementPAMSingle Sign-OnSSOMulti-Factor AuthenticationMFAActive DirectoryEntra IDSailPointSaviyntCyberArkDelineaSAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectKerberosZero TrustLeast PrivilegeSecurity controlsSecurity architecture

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years of cybersecurity experience, No experience with Entra ID or Active Directory, Lack of hands-on IAM or PAM experience, No familiarity with security standards or frameworks

Senior Information Security Engineer - IAM

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