Security Identity and Access Management Specialist at Tek Experts

Job Summary

• We're seeking a Security Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to secure and manage digital identities across the enterprise.
• This role is responsible for reviewing system and data access, configuring access policies, and maintaining directory structures to enforce the principle of least privilege.
• The ideal candidate will bring expertise in IAM protocols, directory services, access control models, and identity lifecycle management.

 Responsibilities

• Secure and manage digital identities across enterprise systems.
• Review and validate access to systems, applications, and data.
• Configure access policies and directory structures to enforce least privilege.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to users and services.
• Continuously improve IAM processes, tools, and governance practices.

Qualifications Education & Certifications

• 3-year IT-related degree (mandatory).
• CompTIA Security+, SC-300, and AZ-500 certifications (required).

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience building and managing IAM systems.
• Hands-on expertise with MS Active Directory / Entra ID (preferred).
• Deep knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), directory services, and access control models.
• Experience managing identity lifecycle, user provisioning, and role-based access controls.

Core Skills & Competencie: 

• Strong understanding of IAM best practices, security governance, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to balance security with usability, ensuring minimal friction for end users.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to improving security posture and reducing risk.