Security Engineer - Identity & Access Management (Ghent)
Core
Design, implement, and maintain identity security controls, authentication services, and access governance to strengthen enterprise identity security and support Zero Trust initiatives.
Role type
Senior IC Security Engineer (Identity & Access Management)
Builds
Secure identity lifecycles, access governance policies, and Zero Trust authentication frameworks for enterprise clients.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise IAM technologies (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta), Authentication/Authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM), Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, Privileged Identity Management, Role-Based Access Control, Access Governance, Risk-based access policies, Identity provisioning/deprovisioning, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, API automation
Preferred skills
Microsoft Defender, ServiceNow, ISO 27001/NIS2/CIS Controls frameworks, Life sciences/Pharma/Financial services experience, AI/LLM platform familiarity
Technologies
Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Microsoft Defender, ServiceNow, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph
Responsibilities
Manage and improve security controls for employee, contractor, partner, service, and privileged identities throughout their lifecycle; Configure, maintain, and enhance security controls across Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and other IAM platforms; Manage Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, passwordless authentication, and risk-based access policies; Develop and maintain identity security standards, authentication requirements, and access governance guidelines; Ensure roles, permissions, service identities, and privileged accounts are properly documented and governed; Improve processes for joiners, movers, and leavers, access reviews, access certification, and service account management; Support the implementation and governance of Role-Based Access Control across applications and technology platforms; Review security-sensitive changes and participate in identity-related technical risk assessments; Translate identified risks into practical remediation plans with clear actions, owners, and timelines; Help reduce excessive permissions, standing privileges, and unnecessary local administrator access; Coordinate privileged access activities, including Privileged Identity Management and administrative role reviews; Collaborate with Enterprise and Security Architecture teams on identity strategy, authentication models, and Zero Trust principles; Support internal audits, external assessments, and regulatory reviews; Work with Security Operations and Incident Response teams to ensure identity events generate appropriate logs and security telemetry; Assist with investigations involving compromised identities, suspicious authentication activity, or access control weaknesses.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC