Information Security Specialist; Team Lead - Identity and Access Management; IAM

Job Summary

Lead access services team and manage the organization Identity and Access Management (IAM) operation services for APAC. Ensure secure & timely access to systems and resources. Collaborate with global teams, drive IAM projects and new initiatives towards success.

• Manage identity services related to accounts, roles, and access privileges.
• Oversee IAM & PAM administration, incidents and troubleshooting towards resolution.
• Lead IAM day-to-day operations, projects and deliveries with various stakeholders.
• Maintain functional documentation, support audits and review access controls.
• Provide IAM training and awareness to users and team members.
• Continuously improve enterprise IAM processes, adapt to business needs and technology changes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• 5 years of experience in IT, Info Sec or IAM (certifications can substitute experience).
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate across teams.

• CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, SSCP or ISACA Certifications.
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 or Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 or Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900.
• IAM Vendor-related courses (SailPoint Identity Security, Forge Rock, Cyber Ark, etc.).

• Deep knowledge of IAM concepts such as authentication, authorization, identity governance and access lifecycle management (Joiner-Mover-Leaver process).
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) for managing elevated access permissions.
• Strong grasp of access control models such as Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) and Least Privileges.
• Familiarity with Multifactor Authentication (MFA) methods and Single Single-On (SSO).
• Theoretical knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect & LDAP.

• IAM & PAM Governance products (e.g., Oracle Identity Governance, SailPoint, Cyber Ark, Ping).
• Microsoft Active Directory & Microsoft Azure - Entra .
• Scripting knowledge (Power Shell, Python) for IAM Automation Initiatives.
• ITSM knowledge (Incident, Change Management) and tools (Service Now, BMC Helix, etc).
• Microsoft Power Platform to develop low-code solutions using Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Apps for business (Outlook, Excel, etc).