Principal Identity Access Management Engineer

Position Overview:

You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the systems and processes that govern and enforce identity access policies across Diligent’s IT infrastructure. You will ensure that proper access controls are in place while continuously monitoring and verifying their effectiveness to maintain security and compliance. By joining the Diligent team, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance the security posture of a global organization, ensure compliance with industry standards, and provide essential expertise in the management of identity and access techniques. This role requires good analytical, organizational and communication skills (internal, external, and to various levels of leadership), highly developed problem solving and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage identity and access management solutions across multiple platforms (e.g., cloud and on-premises).
• Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide technical expertise and support in deploying, configuring, and maintaining IAM systems, including role-based access control, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies by conducting regular audits and access reviews.
• Collaborate with other security and IT teams to integrate IAM solutions into global security architecture.
• Monitor IAM systems for security breaches, investigate incidents, and mitigate threats.
• Provide guidance and training to other teams on IAM best practices and security protocols.
• Document IAM processes and procedures, and ensure they are up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Required Experience/Skills:

• 7+ years in Information Security related positions
• 3+ years of IAM Engineering experience
• BS/BA in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in identity and access management, including implementation and maintenance of IAM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards related to IAM, such as NIST and ISO.
• Familiarity with IAM technologies (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP, OAuth, SAML, etc.)
• Proficient in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Terraform, CDK).
• Able to produce advanced reporting

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Certifications in IAM and security domains (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
• Knowledge of advanced security practices and emerging threats in the IAM domain.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) IAM and Identity Center experience
• Okta experience

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