Sr Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

About the position Job Summary Worksite: Hybrid - 1x per month & as requested Location: Northbrook, IL Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Architecture & Engineering: Design, engineer, and maintain IAM solutions including authentication, authorization, privileged access management (PAM), and federation services. Technical Expertise & Guidance: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for privileged access management (PAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and federated authentication, providing leadership on best practices and innovation Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR): Develop and implement ITDR capabilities to proactively detect, investigate, and mitigate identity-based threats, ensuring integration with overall security operations. Operations & Support: Lead the implementation and administration of IAM technologies supporting 40,000+ users and complex enterprise workflows. Provide Tier 3 support for IAM incidents and escalations, ensuring timely resolution of critical security events. Governance & Compliance: Partner with audit, risk, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to ITGC and regulatory standards. Project Management & Execution : Plan, prioritize, and manage IAM projects in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration: Partner with IT security, infrastructure, application teams, and business units to align IAM capabilities with organizational goals Process Improvement & Innovation: Identify opportunities to enhance IAM strategies, streamline workflows, and implement automation to improve efficiency and security posture Responsibilities • Design, engineer, and maintain IAM solutions including authentication, authorization, privileged access management (PAM), and federation services. • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for privileged access management (PAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and federated authentication, providing leadership on best practices and innovation • Develop and implement ITDR capabilities to proactively detect, investigate, and mitigate identity-based threats, ensuring integration with overall security operations. • Lead the implementation and administration of IAM technologies supporting 40,000+ users and complex enterprise workflows. • Provide Tier 3 support for IAM incidents and escalations, ensuring timely resolution of critical security events. • Partner with audit, risk, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to ITGC and regulatory standards. • Plan, prioritize, and manage IAM projects in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders • Partner with IT security, infrastructure, application teams, and business units to align IAM capabilities with organizational goals • Identify opportunities to enhance IAM strategies, streamline workflows, and implement automation to improve efficiency and security posture Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) • 5+ years of experience in IAM, with a focus on CyberArk PAM, Azure Entra, and PingFederate • 3+ years of experience in security, cloud environments, or IT infrastructure • 2+ years of experience in a senior engineer role within IAM or Cybersecurity • In-depth knowledge of IAM principles and best practices. • Deep expertise in IAM platforms, particularly CyberArk PAM, Active Directory, Azure Entra, and PingFederate • Strong understanding of identity security principles and hybrid based IAM implementations • Ability to train and develop engineers and foster collaboration • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Strong project management skills, with experience in planning, execution, and risk mitigation • Ability to analyze security risks and recommend IAM solutions to improve enterprise security posture • Knowledge of ITDR methodologies, threat detection, and response strategies Nice-to-haves • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field • Additional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert • 5+ years of experience in IAM with increasing responsibility in various roles • Experience integrating IAM solutions in hybrid environments • Experience working in highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government • Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and emerging IAM trend • Experience with IAM automation, scripting, and APIs to improve efficiency • Knowledge of identity governance & administration (IGA) and role-based access control (RBAC) Benefits • Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. • Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for emplo

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