IAM Technical Program Manager
Posted on 10/7/2022
INACTIVE
Locations
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
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Mid
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Desired Skills
Agile
AWS
JIRA
Management
Microsoft Azure
Communications
Requirements
- 6+ years' experience with Information Security and Information Security
- 2-3 years' experience with Infrastructure
- 4-6 years' experience with IT Security Administration, Microsoft Active Directory and Project Management
- Project management expertise with implementations in a large-scale enterprise Operational Technology and Informational Technology environments
- Experience implementing IAM technologies in mission critical networks which require the highest levels of security
- Familiar with Beyond Trust Privileged Remote Access (PRA). This solution empowers security professionals to control, monitor, and manage privileged users' access to critical systems
- Familiarity with Governance and Compliance issues and solutions as it relates to Identity Management
- Understanding and designing IAM solutions for heterogeneous environments and systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as ability to present and explain technical information
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong Teamwork and Leadership skills
- Knowledge of Security tools such as SailPoint Identity Now, BeyondTrust Password Safe, Azure AD SSO, MFA, AWS Cloud services- it is essential this person understands different security tools and is experienced in driving projects around them
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Enterprise-wide Identity Access Management (IAM) program
- Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all deliverables as committed
- Ensure all business requirements are captured accurately and completely from the IAM team perspective into an IAM project or program charter for each of the initiatives assigned
- Be the business liaison for the program and the team providing constant updates and feedback for both parties
- Recommend solutions, support with testing, groom development stories for the security infrastructure to support all aspects under a centralized Identity Access Management (IAM) System
- Ensure IAM team follows the organizational change management framework throughout all initiatives assigned for project work
- Be the custodian and knowledge keeper of all user access policies and procedures and timely refine and advocate for the processes established
- Support of privileged access management (e.g., Beyond Trust Password Safe), two- factor authentication (e.g., Azure), and smart card (e.g., Yubikieys, Certificate etc.) technologies
- Strong understanding of Single Sign-On Technologies, , and Directory Services, SaaS Offerings, IaaS Offerings
- Provide administrative support for the agency Enterprise-wide IAM and the associated systems
- Assist with validating requests connecting applications & lead the application integration requests into the IAM operation
- Test and recommend patches and upgrades related to the Directory infrastructure, test advanced authentication methods and coordinate maintenance on all associated IAM servers
- Establish and maintain the approval workflows required for each connecting application
- Assist with coordinating the build-out of IAM connectors to requested applications or systems
- Investigate and report back to management all issues and problems with published workflows
- Research and implement the upcoming technologies related to user authentication and authorization
- Assist with the timely and appropriate conduct of all mandated Security related access certifications and audits
- Participate in all disaster recovery drills
- Assist in timely evaluation of the program maturity and generate KPI to define scope for improvement
- Set up an effective communication channel between the IAM team and all Rivian
- Stakeholders to support awareness and adoption programs
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Active Directory Architecture in highly secure environments (Red Forest), hardening of directory, secure structure, auditing of the directory and implementation of controls into the directory
- Strong knowledge of Auditing Tools and ability to identify and manage risk in the IAM space. Privilege Access Management for Operational and Information Technology Networks
- Understanding of PKI and smartcard deployments (password less environments for on-premise and cloud environments) preferred
- Understanding of REST API and integration of tools preferred
- Experience in network user account security, compliance and access best practices
- Experience with web services security solutions and application integration concepts
- Working knowledge of a broad range of current security appliances, tools, and applications and security methodologies
- Demonstrated competency in resolving diverse and complex business problems
- Must be able to work outside of normal working hours as needed to support and resolve security needs
- Experience with project management tools such as Project, Smartsheets, or Jira as well as experience working in waterfall and/or Agile environments
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- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages driven by mutual investment in our long-term growth and success.
- Career Development: We enable all employees to own their development. Continuous learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement help drive performance, boost engagement and develop future leaders.
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Company Core Values
- A diverse workforce
- Embracing active allyship
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