(20%) Configure and tune security tools, integrate them with enterprise controls, and evaluate vendor offerings and new tools to improve security responsiveness.
(20%) Identify and recommend opportunities for documentation enhancements, cost savings, service quality improvements, and operational efficiency.
(10%) Support governance and compliance efforts by participating in assessments and remediation activities to ensure adherence to security standards and regulations.
(10%) Participate in on-call rotation and serve as a resource for technical support of information security technologies and mentor junior engineers.
(10%) Pursue and maintain skills and certifications to stay current with advancing cybersecurity trends and best practices.
Responsibilities will include participation in special assignments and cross-functional initiatives as required.
Required Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Candidate must live in North Carolina or contiguous state.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
Additional 3 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum 5 years of experience in related field.
Primary IAM Solution Experience
Experience with SailPoint IDN is most preferred along with experience in Okta, and Cloud Identity solutions like Entra and AWS are preferred.
General IAM Solutions
Proficient in implementing or supporting two or more IAM solutions such as PAM, SSO, Directory Services, IGA, CIAM, and MFA
Experience in implementing integrations between multiple IAM solutions.
Knowledge of cloud directories such as Entra ID, AWS Directory Service, and Google Cloud Identity.
Knowledge of hybrid IAM environments and cloud-to-cloud identity integration.
Understanding of APIs how they are used to integrate IAM systems with other applications.
Authentication and Authorization Protocols
Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth2.0, OIDC (OpenID Connect), SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Kerberos, and XACML (eXtensible Access Control Markup Language).
IAM Governance and Compliance
Familiarity with IAM governance frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, and GDPR.
Experience with audit and compliance reporting.
User Lifecycle Management
Experience in provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts, including Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes.
Experience with automation of user lifecycle management using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or IAM orchestration tools.
Experience in implementation or support of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
Security and Risk Management
Understanding of IAM’s role in broader security frameworks and risk management.
Understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment related to identity and access.
Incident Response and Forensics
Ability to support IAM-related incident response efforts, including identifying and mitigating identity-based security incidents.
Understanding of forensic analysis related to identity breaches.
Automation and Scripting
Ability to leverage and understand scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating tasks.
Collaboration and Leadership
Experience in participating in cross-functional teams in IAM initiatives.
Ability to collaborate with security, IT operations, developers, and business stakeholders to align IAM solutions with organizational goals.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and resolving IAM issues.
Analytical skills for identifying patterns and improving IAM processes.
Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
Preferred 5+ direct years of experience.
Professional certifications such as: CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CGEIT, CRISC, OSCE, or other relevant industry certification and/or desire to obtain such certifications.
Experience working within a DevOps environment
Experience in managing IAM projects from inception to delivery.
Understanding of FFIEC audit guidelines for banking regulators
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Computer for prolonged periods
SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Disclaimer
State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.
