What are the responsibilities and job description for the Identity and Access Management Cyber Security Engineer position at KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation?
We are seeking a skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to join our Information Security team. The IAM Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our organization's security posture by ensuring efficient and secure management of user identities and access privileges. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Active Directory, identity provider solutions like Okta, and a strong understanding of access controls, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain identity and access management solutions that align with the organization's security and business objectives.
- Develop, configure, and manage user identities, roles, and access policies across various systems, applications, and platforms.
- Perform regular reviews of access permissions to ensure least privilege principles are upheld, and conduct periodic access audits.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to identity and access management, including authentication and authorization problems.
- Implement and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, leveraging technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
- Oversee and maintain Privilege Access Management (PAM) solutions, aligning with PAM policy (Privileged Account Password Vaulting, Session Recording and Auditing, and Just-in-Time Provisioning, etc.)
- Participate in the design and integration of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions to enhance security controls.
- Contribute to the development of IAM-related policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Monitor IAM systems and processes for anomalies, vulnerabilities, and performance issues, and take proactive measures to address them.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the IT and security teams on IAM-related matters.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in the IAM space, and make recommendations for their adoption when appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent, are a plus.
- Proven experience (5 years) as an Identity and Access Management Engineer or similar role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and management.
- Proficiency in implementing and managing identity provider solutions, preferably Okta.
- Solid understanding of authentication protocols and mechanisms (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, etc.).
- Familiarity with multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation and integration.
- Knowledge of access control principles and best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC).
- Experience with identity lifecycle management, user provisioning, and deprovisioning processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Knowledge of cloud identity solutions (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD, Okta) is desirable.
EEO Statement:
Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.