IAM Specialist

Flentas helps enterprises leverage the full potential of the Cloud with the help of consulting and implementation practice. As an organization, Flentas has the technology expertise and experience to drive large digital transformation projects and scale cloud operations. Flentas serves clients globally of all shapes and sizes with a strong and passionate team of experienced Solution Architects and Technology Enthusiasts.

 

Job Title:  IAM Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time

 

 

We are looking for a skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that protect the organization’s identity management infrastructure. This role will involve working closely with various teams to ensure secure access control mechanisms and policies are effectively integrated into the enterprise architecture. The ideal candidate should have in-depth experience in IAM technologies, security architecture frameworks, and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.

 

· Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of the enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture, ensuring alignment with security best practices and business objectives.

· Develop and maintain IAM strategies, including identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and privileged access management (PAM).

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient integration of IAM solutions with business applications, cloud environments, and on-premises infrastructure.

· Drive the adoption of best practices for identity governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and least privilege principles,

· Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA), and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO) related to identity and access management.

· Design and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and federation solutions to strengthen security controls.

· Assess and recommend IAM tools, technologies, and frameworks, staying informed of emerging IAM trends and innovations.

· Conduct regular security architecture reviews and assessments to identify risks and recommend improvements.

· Develop and deliver IAM-related security architecture documentation, including security models, diagrams, policies, and guidelines.

· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and IT teams, fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

· 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture and solutions.

· Expertise in IAM technologies such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, or equivalent.

· Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust) and best practices.

· In-depth understanding of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos, etc.

· Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar tools.

· Familiarity with cloud security architecture for IAM in environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

· Proven experience in role-based access control (RBAC), identity governance, and directory services.

· Solid understanding of compliance requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) related to IAM.

· Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

 

· Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar.

· Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and principles.

· Hands-on experience with DevSecOps and automating IAM processes.

· Knowledge of API security and integration with third-party identity providers.

Proven track record of designing IAM architectures in a large-scale, enterprise environment.