IAM Cloud Lead Engineer – SGF Global

Description

We are seeking an experienced IAM Focused Cloud Engineer Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access management policies in our cloud environment. This is an Individual Contributor role under technical direction responsible for all aspects of the Identity & Access Management (IAM) program across our Cloud Platforms within the InfoSec organization. This is a key role with high visibility and responsible for advising leadership on ways to evolve their IAM environment. This position protects the company, brand, and employees by re-defining and promoting a IAM strategy that adapts to address continually evolving threats. This position is responsible for developing core partnerships across the organization including one or more areas of Access Governance, User Lifecycle Management, Identity and Directory Services, and Secrets Management. This position serves as a dynamic collaborator with extensive subject matter expertise in IAM products and solution development, including a strong working knowledge of cloud-based identity and identity-centric Zero Trust architectures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
– Design and implement IAM solutions for cloud-based services in GCP and AWS.
– Manage user identities, roles, and permissions to ensure secure access to cloud resources.
– Develop and enforce GCP IAM policies and best practices to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
– Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate GCP IAM solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
– Monitor and respond to security incidents related to identity and access management.
– Conduct regular audits and assessments of GCP IAM systems and processes.
– Provide training and support to staff on GCP IAM best practices and tools.
– Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Cloud IAM and cloud security.

Qualifications:
– 5+ years of experience in IAM, cloud engineering, or a related role.
– Strong understanding of IAM concepts, tools, and frameworks (e.g., SSO, MFA, RBAC).
– Experience with GCP is a must.
– Experience with GCP cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
– Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
– Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
– Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
– Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Enterprise Req Skills
Cloud security,IAM,security,cloud,control,credential

Top Skills Details
1. Experience road mapping, implementing and scaling an IAM practice within GCP cloud environment with a focus on governance and policies
2. Ability to provide advisory services to IAM teams on best practice when redefining the Cloud IAM strategy
– Scaling IAM controls within the Cloud
– Managing and streamlining credential rotations (Service Account Life Cycle management)
– Securing lateral movement for non-human identities
3. Working knowledge and understanding of identity and access solutions (CyberArk, Sailpoint) and how they can be utilized with Cloud IAM Products (AWS, GCP or Azure)