What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Identity and Access Management Engineer position at Varite, Inc?
Pay Rate - $ 65.00 - $70.00
As a Cloud IAM Expert, you will be instrumental in driving our organization's transition to a cloud-first identity and access management strategy.
You will leverage your expertise in Entra ID and Active Directory to ensure a seamless migration of our identity infrastructure to the cloud while maintaining robust security and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Cloud IAM Expert, you will be instrumental in driving our organization's transition to a cloud-first identity and access management strategy.
You will leverage your expertise in Entra ID and Active Directory to ensure a seamless migration of our identity infrastructure to the cloud while maintaining robust security and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cloud Migration Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud migration plan for our identity and access management systems, focusing on Entra ID as the primary cloud-based solution.
- Hybrid Identity Management: Implement and manage hybrid identity solutions to bridge the gap between on-premises and cloud-based identity infrastructures during the migration process.
- Entra ID Adoption: Lead the adoption of Entra ID within our organization, providing guidance and support to teams as they transition to the cloud-based identity platform.
- Directory Synchronization: Configure and manage directory synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID to ensure data consistency and real-time updates.
- Cloud-Native IAM Features: Leverage cloud-native IAM features, such as Azure AD Connect Health, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management, to enhance security and improve operational efficiency.
- Cloud Security Best Practices: Adhere to cloud security best practices and industry standards to protect our identity infrastructure in the cloud.
- Automation and Orchestration: Utilize automation tools and scripting languages to streamline IAM processes and reduce manual effort, especially during the migration phase.
- Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving measures related to cloud-based IAM solutions, including rightsizing resources and optimizing usage patterns
- Cloud Platforms: Deep understanding of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP, including their IAM services and capabilities.
- Identity and Access Management: Expertise in identity and access management concepts, protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and frameworks (e.g., RBAC, ABAC).
- Directory Services: Proficiency in Active Directory and other directory services.
- Automation: Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automating IAM and migration tasks.
- Networking: Understanding of networking concepts, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS), and firewalls.
- Migration Planning: Experience in planning and executing cloud migration projects, including risk assessment and data migration strategies.
- Hybrid Environments: Understanding of hybrid environments and the challenges associated with managing identity across on-premises and cloud resources.
- Cloud-Native Tools: Proficiency in using cloud-native IAM tools and services.
- Proven experience in cloud migration projects, with a focus on identity and access management.
- Deep understanding of Entra ID and Active Directory, including their capabilities, limitations, and best practices for migration.
- Strong technical skills in cloud infrastructure, networking, and security.
- Experience with cloud-native IAM features and tools, such as Azure AD Connect Health, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly in a hybrid cloud environment.
Salary : $65 - $70
