Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

Designing, implementing, and managing modern authentication and authorization solutions across enterprise environments

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled IAM Specialist with expertise in modern authentication protocols including SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth2, JWT, and experience with identity providers such as AD FS, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Keycloak. The role involves implementing secure and scalable authentication solutions, enabling Single Sign-On (SSO), and ensuring compliance with security best practices.

You will work closely with security teams, developers, and infrastructure engineers to deliver seamless and secure user access across applications and services.

Key Responsibilities

Authentication & Authorization Implementation

• Design and deploy modern authentication flows using SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and JWT
• Configure and manage identity providers such as AD FS, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Keycloak
• Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to enhance user experience and security
• Integrate applications and APIs with identity and access management systems

Security & Compliance

• Ensure authentication mechanisms comply with industry standards and organizational security policies
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigations related to identity and access management
• Monitor and respond to security incidents involving authentication or authorization failures

Support & Collaboration

• Collaborate with development teams to embed authentication flows within applications
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for authentication-related issues
• Document authentication architectures, configurations, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with modern authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT
• Hands-on experience with identity providers and platforms: AD FS, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Keycloak
• Strong understanding of federation, SSO, and identity lifecycle management
• Familiarity with API security and token-based authentication
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks related to IAM

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Experience automating IAM workflows with scripting or infrastructure-as-code tools
• Understanding of Zero Trust security models and principles