Role Title: AWS IAM/PingID Specialist
Duration: contract to run until 16/06/2025
Location: Remote
Rate: up to £581.53 p/d Umbrella inside IR35
Clearance required: Active Security Clearance is essential

Key Skills/ requirements

Technical Proficiency in IAM Tools: Expertise in using and configuring IAM tools such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, SailPoint, and AWS Identity to manage user identities and access permissions.
Security and Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of security principles, best practices, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) to ensure secure and compliant access management.
Scripting and Automation: Ability to write scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate repetitive IAM tasks, streamline workflows, and integrate IAM solutions with other systems.
Authentication and Access Management: Strong experience in integrated third parties and applications using industry standards (SAML/OIDC)
Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve access issues, analyze security incidents, and perform regular audits and risk assessments of IAM systems.
Works with the Lead Security Architect to deploy PING ID and AWS Identity, ensuring the configuration of tools is secure and compliant with DCC Security standards.
Automates and manages the creation, updating, and removal of user accounts and access rights across various systems and applications.
Establishes and enforces policies and procedures for user access, ensuring appropriate levels of access based on job roles and responsibilities.
Implements and manages multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and other authentication methods to secure user access.
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) by conducting regular audits and maintaining detailed records of access activities.
Develops and enforces security policies and best practices for identity and access management, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
Defines and manages roles and permissions to streamline access control and ensure users have the minimum necessary access to perform their duties.
Integrates IAM solutions with other IT systems, such as HR databases, cloud services, and enterprise applications, to streamline identity management processes.
Provides training and support to SOC Analyst users on IAM policies, procedures, and tools to ensure effective and secure use of identity management systems.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply