Job Title: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist
Location: Remote (USA)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Information Security / IT
About the role:
A leading U.S based company is actively hiring a highly skilled and detail-oriented Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join their cybersecurity team. This fully remote role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access control solutions across the organization to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access to systems and data.
The IAM Specialist will work closely with security, IT, HR, and business teams to drive initiatives that support the identity lifecycle, access governance, privileged access management, and integration of IAM with key applications and platforms.
Identity Lifecycle Management
Manage user identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, role changes) across on-premises and cloud environments.
Ensure accurate role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, and segregation of duties (SoD) principles are applied.
Integrate HR systems with IAM platforms to automate identity workflows.
Access Governance
Conduct periodic access certifications and entitlement reviews.
Monitor and report on user access compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
System Integration & Support
Integrate applications and systems (on-prem and SaaS) with IAM solutions using SAML, OAuth, SCIM, and LDAP.
Provide Tier 2/3 support for IAM-related issues, including access provisioning, authentication failures, and audit support.
Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to define and implement appropriate access controls.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Implement and maintain privileged account management solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea).
Monitor privileged access usage and configure alerts for suspicious activity
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience in IAM-related roles.
Solid understanding of identity management concepts, including RBAC, ABAC, SoD, and identity federation.
Experience with IAM tools such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or similar.
Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM, and LDAP.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their identity and access services.
Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Okta Certified Professional or Administrator
100% remote work flexibility within the USA
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
...seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Intermediate Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of welding techniques and equipment, be able to build from drawings, and perform welding tasks with minimal supervision. This role involves...
...company or customer locations throughout the US or may be remote.Entry-Level Cybersecurity RolesQualifications: Bachelor's degree in... ...understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and basic security principles.Experience with basic tools like firewalls,...
...This position will lead the Permitting Functional Area within the Environmental Planning & Compliance Department. This position oversees all... ...project management Experience managing personnel Experience in GIS preferred TECHNICAL SKILLS Excellent oral and written...
...Security Officers shall be responsible for activities necessary to ensure the stability and safety of patients, staff members and visitors... ...directors, providing security for CHMG practices and Concord Hospital satellite offices, coordinating training, handling...
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hackney Councils Conservation, Urban Design and Sustainability Team - a multidisciplinary team of experts in architecture, urban design, conservation, sustainability, climate change, biodiversity and arboriculture. We are looking...