***Only LOCAL to Northbrook, Illinois, 60062 for a W2 Contract***
Title: IAM Analyst **SAVIYNT IAM Experience highly preferred**
Duration: 10+ Months
Location: Northbrook, IL (3days/week)
This position will report to the Global IAM Director
**Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any work authorization/Visa Sponsorship assistance for now**
VERY IMP. POINTS:
- Client is in the Greenfield stage in terms of IAM usage/deployment, and they are incorporating SAVIYNT'S IGA Tool, therefore needs candidates to help with those sessions
- Very high chances of Long-term extension or conversion to Full-time
- Client has 18,000 users, so someone coming from a large to mid-size environment is okay
Role Summary:
The Global Cybersecurity IAM Analyst will be responsible for implementing robust identity and access management strategies and solutions to ensure the security and integrity of our organization’s digital assets. They will work closely with the business and application teams to ensure that the right people have access to the right resources. This position will report to the Global Cybersecurity IAM Director.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
• 6+ years of exclusive/dedicated & recent experience in Identity and Access Management
• In-depth knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and frameworks.
• Experience with Access Management (AM) tools such as Microsoft Azure AD, Okta, Oracle, or Ping Identity.
Knowledge and Skills
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in identity and access management methodologies, principles, and best practices. Proficient in implementing and managing IAM technologies and solutions to safeguard the organization’s digital assets.
• Proficient in leading incident response efforts related to IAM security incidents and troubleshooting IAM-related issues effectively.
• Skilled in establishing IAM governance processes and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ability to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for IAM activities. Proficient in generating and presenting periodic reports to senior management, providing insights into the organization’s IAM posture.
• Competent in identifying IAM-related risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Knowledgeable in implementing strong authentication mechanisms and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of user logins and transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to design and manage end-to-end identity lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews. Skilled in ensuring timely and accurate management of user identities and access rights.
• Proficient in designing and enforcing access control mechanisms, role-based access control (RBAC), and entitlement management. Capable of aligning access rights with business needs and security requirements.
• Proficient in designing and implementing privileged access management solutions to secure and monitor privileged accounts and activities.
• Translate security-related matters into business terms that are clear and understandable to executives.
• Able to navigate a demanding, high-pressure environment and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Think strategically and incorporate business needs into technical roadmaps