IAM Analyst

Skills:

Core Experience: Min 2 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) engineering or analysis within enterprise ICT environments.

Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with IAM/IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta) and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with public sector cloud environments, GCC requirements, and data privacy laws (e.g., PDPA, GDPR) as they relate to identity.

Protocols: Deep understanding of identity protocols including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SCIM.

Directory Services: Strong proficiency in Active Directory (AD), LDAP, and Azure AD Connect.

PAM Knowledge: Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools and managing Just-In-Time access is highly preferred.

Automation: Experience using PowerShell, Bash, or Python for identity task automation and API integration.

Infrastructure as Code: Experience managing identity configurations via Terraform or Bicep is an added advantage.

Cloud Security: Familiarity with cloud-native security tools (AWS IAM, Azure Policy) and Zero Trust Architecture principles.

Certifications: Professional certifications such as CIAM, CAMS, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), Okta Certified Professional, or CISSP will be an added advantage.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex access issues and the ability to document technical identity workflows clearly.

Education: Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related disciplines.