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Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders only)
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our growing team in Chicago. This is a contract-to-hire position offering a hybrid work environment, combining both remote and on-site work in our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IAM, proven success in implementing Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) projects, and a deep understanding of the latest IAM platforms and technologies.
As an IAM Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IAM solutions. You will work with various teams to secure the organization's identity infrastructure and ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. If you are a driven professional with extensive experience in Saviynt or similar IAM technologies, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- IAM Engineering and Implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of IAM solutions to manage user access, authentication, and authorization across systems, ensuring security and compliance with company policies.
- Identity Governance and Administration (IGA): Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IGA projects, including onboarding of new applications into IAM solutions. Work closely with internal teams to streamline identity lifecycle management and ensure proper access control.
- Platform Management: Configure and maintain leading IAM platforms such as Saviynt, SailPoint, Okta, Oracle, Microsoft Azure AD, and Active Directory. Monitor and fine-tune IAM infrastructure for performance, availability, and scalability.
- Privileged Access Management (PAM): Implement privileged access management (PAM) solutions, securing and monitoring privileged accounts to prevent unauthorized access. Experience with tools such as Delinea (Thycotic/Centrify), BeyondTrust, or CyberArk is required.
- Security Standards & Compliance: Ensure IAM systems comply with legal and regulatory standards, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Security, and Business Units, to identify and mitigate risks, define access policies, and ensure the security of corporate and customer data.
- Compliance Frameworks: Maintain knowledge of and adhere to security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800-30, and other risk management standards.
Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).
- At least 3 years of proven experience as an IAM Engineer or similar role, specifically with Saviynt or other leading IAM technologies.
- Strong understanding of IAM principles, frameworks, and technologies, including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SOAP, REST, SCIM, etc.
- Tools and Technologies:
- Expertise with leading IAM platforms such as Saviynt, SailPoint, Okta, Oracle, Microsoft Azure AD, and Active Directory.
- Proficient in privileged access management (PAM) solutions like Delinea (Thycotic/Centrify), BeyondTrust, or CyberArk.
- Compliance & Security Knowledge:
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and PIPL.
- Understanding of compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and NIST 800-30.
- Certifications:
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM certifications (e.g., Saviynt certifications) are highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Customer IAM (CIAM) is preferred.
