Identity And Access Management Specialist

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At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as Identity and Access Management Specialist

 

Required Qualifications:

 

We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join our team. As an IAM Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and efficiency of our organization's digital assets. Your primary responsibility will be to develop, implement, and maintain robust Identity and Access Management strategies, policies, and technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and compliance, to establish and enforce access controls, manage user identities, and mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

 

Your Responsibilities

·       Develop and implement IAM strategies, policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data and systems.

·       Design, deploy, and maintain IAM solutions, including user provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity lifecycle management.

·       Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and document access requirements, user roles, and entitlements.

·       Establish and enforce access controls, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties (SoD) and principle of least privilege (PoLP) principles are followed.

·       Conduct periodic access reviews, audits, and certifications to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security requirements.

·       Monitor and respond to access-related incidents, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.

·       Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to IT teams on IAM best practices, technologies, and industry standards.

·       Work closely with internal and external auditors to facilitate IAM-related audits and address audit findings and recommendations.

·       Stay up to date with emerging IAM trends, threats, and technologies, and assess their relevance and potential impact on the organization.

·       Collaborate with other security teams to integrate IAM solutions with other security controls, such as privileged Access Management (PAM), data loss prevention (DLP), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

·       Conduct training and awareness programs to educate employees on IAM policies, practices, and security awareness.

 

 

Your Qualification

·       Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience) industry certification such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) or Certified Information Systems security professional (CISSP) are a plus.

·       Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing IAM solution in large-scale enterprise environments

·       In-depth knowledge of IAM technologies, such as Identity management systems, SSO, RBAC, MFA, AD, and AAD.

·       Knowledge of cloud-based IAM architectures and solutions, particularly in Azure environments

·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex IAM issues

·       Upper intermediate English level

 

Why Cognizant?

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide

Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans

Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package

Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies

We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment

We invest in people and their wellbeing. 

 

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

 

At Cognizant we believe than our culture makes us stronger!

Join us now!

 

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Job Location: Monterrey or Mexico

 

Employee Status: Full Time Employee

 

Shift: Day Job

 

Travel: No

 

About Cognizant

 

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. 

 

 

 

 

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Feb 01 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.