Identity and Access Management Engineer

Chicago, IL 60632

Category: Security Engineer Job Number: 23167

Job Description

Position Title: Identity and Access Management Engineer

Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced and proactive IAM Engineer to join our security team. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, particularly in areas such as Access Management (SSO/MFA), Access Governance, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). This role includes providing Level 2 support and participating in various engineering initiatives, all while fostering a culture of ongoing development and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Access Management:

  • Implement and manage SSO (Single Sign-On) and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) solutions.
  • Ensure integration of these solutions with various internal systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve access-related issues.
  • Access Governance:

  • Assist in the management of Access Governance tools, such as SailPoint.
  • Help configure and customize these tools to align with business needs.
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM):

  • Support PAM solutions and ensure privileged account security.
  • Address and resolve PAM-related incidents and alerts.
  • Level 2 Support:

  • Offer Level 2 support for IAM tools and related technologies.
  • Work with Level 1 teams to address and resolve technical challenges.
  • Maintain documentation for solutions and best practices.
  • Engineering Contribution:

  • Participate in the design and deployment of IAM-related projects.
  • Collaborate with teams across functions to implement IAM solutions.

    Qualifications:

    • Technical Expertise:

    • Familiarity with core IAM concepts and tools.
    • Experience with SSO/MFA solutions (e.g., Okta, Azure AD).
    • Proficiency with Access Governance tools (e.g., SailPoint).
    • Understanding of PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust).
  • Support & Troubleshooting:

  • Experience in providing Level 2 support for IAM-related issues.
  • Strong troubleshooting and issue resolution skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively to users.
  • Professional Traits:

  • Self-driven and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Eagerness to stay current with new technologies.
  • Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SailPoint).
    • Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

    Department Overview: The IAM Engineer will be part of the Platform Security team, which operates under the broader CTO division. Our team is tasked with implementing and maintaining a wide range of technology solutions across different areas of Information Security, including:

    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Endpoint Security
    • Data Loss Prevention
    • Network Security

    We are committed to protecting our organization’s data and infrastructure by responding swiftly to emerging threats and ensuring the integrity of our security systems.

     

    **We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**

     

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