Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist (Remote) ($55,000 - $300,000)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

100% Remote (US)

Job Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualification

- 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.

Benefits

- 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, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.