Identity Management Specialist
As a skilled Identity Management Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Active Directory (AD) environments. Your expertise will ensure high availability, performance, and security of directory services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Directory Design and Deployment:
o Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD environments.
o Administer and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and compliance policies.
o Ensure seamless integration with identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.
* Identity Lifecycle Management:
o Implement and manage identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions.
o Automate identity lifecycle management processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).
o Work closely with cybersecurity teams to mitigate identity threats and enhance directory security.
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
o Monitor AD and IAM services, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
o Perform security audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments for directory services.
o Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for AD environments.
* Integration and Collaboration:
o Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to integrate authentication and authorization services.
o Work with security teams to enforce identity governance and protect against unauthorized access.
o Provide technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and training to support teams.
* Staying Current:
o Stay updated on emerging identity technologies, industry best practices, and security trends.
o Recommend and implement IAM enhancements to improve security posture and operational efficiency.