Job Title
Senior Associate - IAM /PAM
Grade
Experienced
Department
Tech, Risk, Cybersecurity
Descriptions
The candidate should possess at least three (3) years of relevant experience in the development, implementation, and management of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. The role requires strong exposure to the IAM Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)—including requirement gathering, design, development, integration, and enhancement.
Candidates should have practical experience administering and maintaining IAM/PAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, BeyondTrust, or equivalent. Knowledge of cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) is essential.
Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain IAM/PAM solutions across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Develop and manage custom connectors, workflows, and policies for integration with target systems and applications.
• Configure and customize IAM platforms to meet business requirements (UI enhancements, policy enforcement, lifecycle automation).
• Implement identity lifecycle management processes—provisioning, deprovisioning, access review, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Apply least privilege and segregation of duties (SoD) principles across access management processes.
• Conduct periodic access certifications and privileged account audits to ensure compliance.
• Integrate IAM solutions with cloud and on-premises applications securely and efficiently.
• Respond to access-related incidents and support internal/external audit requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to define and enforce access governance policies.
• Stay up to date with emerging IAM/PAM technologies, cyber threats, and best practices.
Technical Expertise
• Hands-on experience with IAM/PAM tools: SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra, Oracle Identity Manager, etc.
• Experience developing Identity Provisioning artifacts (Resource Objects, Process Definitions, Process Tasks, Process Forms).
• Capable of managing role engineering (Enterprise Roles, entitlement mappings, and bulk user provisioning).
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks—NIST, ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for IAM deployments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Perl) for automation and integration.
• Understanding of networking concepts, Microsoft Active Directory, and Exchange environments.
Requirements
Qualifications & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Networking, or equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience with focus on IAM/PAM.
• Professional certifications (preferred): Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor/Implementer.
• Product certifications (at least two): SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer, Saviynt Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, CyberArk Defender or BeyondTrust Certified Engineer.
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Effective team collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.
• High adaptability in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).