Security Identity Access Management (IAM)

QED National
New york city, NY
06 Aug 2024

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A NYS agency located in New York, NY is looking for an IT Security Identity Access Management (IAM) Consultant for a 12 month contract.

Due to the sensitivity of this work the position is Hybrid - candidates must be available to come onsite as needed, typically this is 2 days a week; sometimes more depending on project needs & meetings. Local candidates only.

To be considered for this position, the client has advised that upon placement, consultants will be required to wear a mask under certain circumstances, show proof of full vaccination or submit on a weekly basis proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR diagnostic test. Required Skills

  • Project management expertise with implementations in a large-scale enterprise Operational Technology and Informational Technology environments.
  • This position will also heavily require experience in implementing IAM technologies in mission critical networks which require the highest levels of security (life safety, transportation systems, etc.).
  • 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
  • Ability to identify and manage risk in the IAM space
  • Privilege Access Management for Operational and Information Technology Networks
  • Strong understanding of PKI and smartcard deployments (password less environments for on-premise and cloud environments)
  • Strong understanding of REST API and integration of tools
  • Experience in network user account security, compliance and access best practices
  • Experience with web services security solutions and application integration concepts
  • Familiarity with Governance and Compliance issues and solutions as it relates to Identity Management
  • Understanding and designing IAM solutions for heterogeneous environments and systems
  • Working knowledge of a broad range of current security appliances, tools, and applications and security methodologies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to clearly present and explain technical information
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Architect, Recommend Solutions, Support, maintain and develop the security infrastructure to support all agencies under a centralized Identity Access Management (IAM) System
  • Administration and support of Privileged Access Management (e.g., BeyondTrust Password Safe)
  • Administration and support of Two-factor authentication (e.g., Duo Security, Azure)
  • Administration and support of Smartcard for MFA (e.g., Yubikeys, Certificate etc.) technologies
  • Strong understanding of SAML 2.0, WsFed, Kerberos, and Active Directory and LDAP
  • Provide administrative support for the agency Enterprise-wide IAM and the associated systems
  • Test and recommend patches and upgrades related to the Directory infrastructure, test and implement advanced authentication methods and coordinate maintenance on all associated IAM servers
  • Establish and maintain the approval workflows required for each connecting application
  • Manage the web interfaces used for user logins and user password self-service systems
  • 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 work flows
  • Support and maintain the user password self-service systems
  • Research and implement the upcoming technologies related to user authentication
  • Assist with the managing the login and access control lists (ACL), such as but not limited to: Application Client, Single Sign-On and Client Trust services
  • Maintain production application(s) in a running state on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis.
  • Assist with the timely and appropriate conduct of all mandated Security related access certifications and audits
  • Participate in all disaster recovery drills.
  • Familiar with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA). This solution empowers security professionals to control, monitor, and manage privileged users' access to critical systems.
  • The responsibilities will include the ability to develop and maintain the Enterprise-wide Identity Access Management (IAM) program.
  • This position requires a highly skilled technical individual that will perform activities related to securing and expanding the foundation to support the IAM operation for all agencies Operational and Information Technology Networks

About us: QED National is a leading IT consulting, solutions and staff augmentation firm, serving both the public and private sectors for over 29 years. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, QED National's team is comprised of the brightest minds in the industry with the skills to solve the most complex technological problems.
  • ID: #44636299
  • State: New York New york city 10008 New york city USA
  • City: New york city
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-08-06
  • Deadline: 2022-10-04
  • Category: Et cetera