What are the responsibilities and job description for the Identity Access Management Engineer position at City of Oxnard?
*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*
As a member of the City of Oxnard Cyber Security Team, initially reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure and Security, in collaboration with the Senior Cyber Security Engineer the Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of identity access processes across the Citywide infrastructure services including public safety.
In addition a comprehensive understanding of Networks and Network Architecture is required in support of the citywide infrastructure access management security.
The IAM Engineer will work closely with Infrastructure, Solutions Delivery and Business Engagement teams in support of data protection and privacy regulations.
What You'll Do:
Develop and maintain IAM systems and policies, ensuring the authentication, authorization, and auditing of client and user access to the City of Oxnard Services.
Identity Operations with a focus on IAM and PAM, ensuring secure and efficient management of identity access processes
Manage Active Directory by overseeing user authentication and authorization
Implement and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and other access control mechanisms.
Ensures that solutions protect information resources against unauthorized use, inappropriate degrees of access, disclosure, damage and/or loss.
Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing infrastructure and applications. Develop ‘Least privilege’ access,
Partner with security to define strategies for multi-factor authentication (MFA), location based restrictions, strategy, and policies for logging.
Develop and implement IAM security architecture for new and existing systems, ensuring they meet the highest security standards and best practices.
Collaborate with the Cyber Security team to perform security audits and ensure local government best practices and standards including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, NIST and ISO 20007
Participate in developing and delivering security awareness training programs.
Work closely with IT and City of Oxnard units to integrate ‘best of breed’ security into all aspects of the organization’s operations.
Skills:
Technical: IAM tools such as OKTA, Sailpoint,and MIM. Knowledge of cloud based solutions such as Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM and OKTA Identity Cloud. PAM, MFA and experience with RBAC
Active Directory: The ability to manage AD services to organize city’s resources in a secure environment. Manage domain controllers, manage user accounts and configuration of Group Policy objects
Security: Zero Trust Architecture, Access and Identity Auditing, Encryption and Data Protection, Incident Response
ITAM: Experience with ITAM Security and a deep understanding on how to protect an organization's IT assets
Compliance and Governance: GDPR, HIPAA, NIST.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal and communication skills
Analytical and Problem Solving: Troubleshooting access issues, ability to conduct root cause analysis and Data analysis
Networks: Including firewalls, network architecture and VPN technology
WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and alternating Fridays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All positions are required to work on-site.
Please note:
The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel including the Police Department. Therefore, as part of the selection process, applicants will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related field
Experience:
5 years experience in IAM roles with a proven track record of managing complex access projects.
Extensive experience with Authentication Protocols such as SAML, Kerboros and LDAP.
Proven technical experience with Directory Services including Active Directory, and Azure.
Asset Management Protocols, including ,MFA and SSO.
Security Compliance
Operational experience in Networking Engineering.
Network Architect experience.
Analytical Skills
Basic understanding of how identity management plays a role in an organization's security posture
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Highly Desirable Experience, Qualifications and/or Certifications:
CIAM, Sailpoint Certification or similar.
Proficient in IAM project implementation
Strong Documentation and process development
Experienced in IAM in a city/municipal environment
Certification in MS Active Directory (e.g., MCSA,MCSE)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Manager's Association (OMMA).
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12 month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ashley Costello at ashley.costello@oxnard.org.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Salary : $111,395 - $148,526
