Identity and Access Manager Specialist (REMOTE)

Role: Consultant

Client: United Nations Organization

Contract type: Freelancer / Self-Employed / B2B only

Location:  REMOTE

Duration: 12 months extensible based on performance and budget

Visa sponsorship: Not available

Oncall 24/7: One week per month (rotation is subject to the number of team members)

To apply for this position, please send your resume at office@idealstaffs.com and mention the job title that you are applying for.

Required Profile:

Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of relevant experience

The candidate is expected to have an intermediate level in Identity and Access Management, with at least three years of relevant experience in managing identity and access management solution in large operational environments, including architecting, deploying, and supporting identity services on-prem and in the cloud (AWS, MS Azure and GCP).  

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Cloud identity technical team lead.

Scope of Work / Duties of Consultant:

•       Support on the design, build, implementation, and delivery of scalable Identity solutions to facilitate User Life-Cycle Management, Identity and Access Governance, Automated Provisioning, Identity synchronization, Single Sign-On, Federation and Privileged Identity Management.

•       Analyze, identify, and implement automation and optimization opportunities to enhance identity management.

•       Implement security best practices for identity management systems and federation services, ensuring least privilege access, security policies compliance, and robust identity-based vulnerability management

•       Draft technical documentation on identity services, related procedures, and operations.

•       Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies, assessing their potential for adoption or integration.

Required Technical Skills: 

The resource MUST have the following skills and experience:

•       Strong experience with a broad range of identity technologies, including single sign-on, identity synchronization, directory services, MFA, federation and role-based access control (RBAC)

•       Understanding of specific protocols like SAML & OAuth2 and OpenID Connect.

•       Strong knowledge of Microsoft based identity solutions: Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure AD, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM).

•       Strong Knowledge in Network authentication protocols like: LDAP, RADIUS, TACACs, 802.1x

•       Experience with Cloud-Based services (IaaS & PaaS) in public or private cloud providers.

•       Hands-on experience in scripting and programming (PowerShell scripting, C#, etc.).

•       Strong troubleshooting skills;

•       Previous exposure to service management methodologies (ITIL).

Required Soft Skills  

•       Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts. 

•       Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared. 

•       Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute. 

•       Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. 

•       Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving outcomes. 

•       Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.

To apply for this position, please send your resume at office@idealstaffs.com and mention the job title that you are applying for.