Sr. Identity and Access Management Engineer

Company Overview: When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook. Position Overview: Term: 6 months Location: Remote (United States) Pay: $75.00 - $85.00; commensurate with experience Hours: normal business hours As the Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is a member of the Cybersecurity team and is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality IAM solutions that align with the organization's cybersecurity strategy. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM systems are robust, scalable, and compliant with industry best practices. The candidate must have a strong background in technology, security and metrics, and must be highly adaptive. The candidate must be highly organized and analytical and is expected to partner and mentor effectively with other teams on an ongoing basis. What you’ll do as the Sr. Identity and Access Management Engineer: The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. • Design and architect IAM frameworks to support secure access across hybrid environments. • Automate IAM processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention. • Lead the integration of IAM solutions with existing systems, ensuring compatibility and compliance with security standards. • Implement role-based access control (RBAC), Least-Privilege, and Zero-Trust principles. • Contribute to the development and maintenance of IAM solutions – PingOne SSO, Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud, Entra ID • Monitor and enhance IAM security posture through continuous improvement and threat mitigation. • Implement and support Identity Threat Detection and Response solutions and practices. • Evaluate vendor IAM solutions and document their applicability and value. • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for IAM processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. • Research, design, and advocate for relevant IAM architectures and solutions supporting security requirements of the enterprise, its customers, business partners and vendors. • Maintain familiarity with IT security vulnerabilities, threats, exploits and mitigations. What you will bring to the team: • Hands-on experience delivering enterprise-level IAM solutions and controls. • Strong conceptual thinking and communication skills - the ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into effective and comprehensible solutions. • Expertise in authentication and authorization standards, including FIDO2, SAML, OAuth, and LDAP. • Extensive hands-on experience implementing and supporting one or more Single Sign On solutions (e.g., PingOne, Entra ID) • Extensive hands-on experience implementing and supporting one or more Identity Governance and Administration solutions (e.g., Saviynt, SailPoint) • Experience implementing and managing Privileged Access Management (PAM) • Experience in migrating legacy authentication standards to modern ones • Experience with Active Directory, scripting / programming languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, PowerShell) • Familiarity with SAP IAM, certificate management and PKI services • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Extensive familiarity with NIST and ISO security practice frameworks, data privacy regulations • The following are not essential, but are highly valued: o Familiarity with architecture methodologies (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, Zachman Framework) • Demonstrable experience creating, securing, and managing Cloud infrastructures (e.g., AWS, Azure, Open stack) • Professional experience in application or infrastructure penetration testing • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience. • Professional security certifications, such as a ISC(2) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), IMI Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP), Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) or similar. Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States. Apply tot his job