Identity Security (IAM) Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions to ensure secure access for journalists, editors, and technology teams across a large media organization.
Role type
Identity Security Engineer (IAM)
Builds
Secure access controls, IAM policies, and identity governance processes for news brands and internal systems.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Required skills
IAM solution design and implementation, LDAP, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM, MFA, identity governance, access entitlement management, privileged access management (PAM), IAM platforms (Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, Savyint, Ping Identity), security incident response, regulatory compliance.
Preferred skills
Experience guiding colleagues on IAM strategy, process improvement, security culture building.
Technologies
Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, Savyint, Ping Identity, LDAP, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM
Responsibilities
Implement and manage IAM systems covering user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and access rights; Develop and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards; Monitor IAM systems and access logs to investigate unusual activity and respond to security incidents; Support teams with access requests, reviews, and identity governance; Work with external auditors on security assessments; Share knowledge to strengthen security culture.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC with potential for mentorship.