Trident Consulting
IAM Administrator
Trident Consulting - San Jose
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Overview
Trident consulting is hiring Content Specialist.
Title: Identity and Access Management Administrator
Location:100% Remote
Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 6+Months
Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Identity and Access Management (IAM) Administrator to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. The successful candidate will manage our FedRAMP identity platforms with a strong focus on identity platform administration, ensuring secure and efficient access management. Additionally, the candidate will possess a project management mindset to oversee IAM initiatives and a strong understanding of security principles.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and optimize identity and access management solutions, with a primary focus on IAM platforms in our FedRAMP environment.
- Configure and manage user identities, roles, and access permissions across various IAM platforms with Role-based Access Control (RBAC) principles.
- Develop and implement IAM policies and procedures to enhance security and maintain compliance.
- Design and develop automation processes handling identities across a variety of applications and tools.
- Lead IAM projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement identity solutions and integrations.
- Monitor and analyze IAM systems for potential security risks and perform regular audits.
- Provide guidance and support to end-users on IAM tools and best practices.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure alignment with security framework and strategies.
- Stay current with advancements in IAM technologies and security trends.
Skills:
- Qualified to work in FedRAMP environment, such as US citizen or US green card holder, and work on the US soil.
- Knowledge and experience of security frameworks and compliance standards of FedRAMP.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3 years of hands-on experience as an IAM Administrator or in a similar role, with extensive experience in Okta, Active Directory, AWS IAM and other IAM platform administration.
- In-depth knowledge of technology like SAML, OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, MFA, FIDO2, risk-based authentication, and session management.
- Experience with scripting and automation tools to enhance IAM processes using REST API, Webhook, JSON Web Token.
- Strong understanding of IAM concepts, security protocols, and industry standards.
- Project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from inception to completion.
About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.
Some of our recent awards include:
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America