Our client is seeking an IAM Analyst to manage and support the state’s identity and access management systems, ensuring secure access to resources while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations. This role focuses on administering user identities, permissions, and roles and contributing to designing and implementing IAM solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Access Management:
- Provision, de-provision, and maintain user accounts, groups, and roles across various systems and applications.
- Creating groups, users, GPOs, and other elements associated with IAM.
- Monitor and resolve access-related service requests and incidents promptly.
- Identity Governance:
- Conduct periodic access reviews and recertification processes to ensure the least privilege principles.
- Assist in creating and enforcing IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
- System Administration:
- Maintain and optimize IAM tools and technologies, such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM).
- Collaborate with system administrators to integrate applications with IAM systems.
- Security & Compliance:
- Ensure IAM processes comply with regulatory standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or others applicable to the organization.
- Identify and mitigate potential security risks related to user access.
- Project Support:
- Participate in IAM-related projects, including migrations, upgrades, and new system implementations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and agencies to improve and expand IAM capabilities.
- Reporting & Analytics:
- Generate and analyze IAM activity reports to detect unusual patterns or potential security incidents.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Experience:
- 2–5 years of experience in IAM, IT administration, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with IAM tools (e.g., Grouper, Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping Identity).
- Technical Skills:
- Understanding of IAM concepts such as role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, and zero trust.
- Familiarity with authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP).
- Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash is a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications, such as:
- Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
About ESG Consulting: ESG Consulting is an award-winning national provider of diversified information technology consulting services to Fortune 1000, public sector entities, and emerging growth firms nationwide. Founded in 1986, ESG offers more than 29 years of experience in the IT staffing, Engineering and consulting industry. While local to Atlanta we are headquartered in Santa Clara, we have opened offices nationwide and to this day are consistently re-evaluating and expanding our service offerings and geographic capabilities. Today, we serve most major metropolitan markets. ESG is an equal opportunity company. Our flexible management culture believes in creating a business environment that fosters personal and professional growth and achievement. We make ESG a place where people are treated not as employees but as "partners".
