What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer position at Verisign?
The Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is essential in managing and optimizing Verisign’s identity and access management systems. This role is centered on the operational aspects of IAM, focusing on maintaining comprehensive and resilient security, reliability, and efficiency of these systems. The Senior Engineer will collaborate with various teams, providing strategic and operational expertise, and support the continuous improvement of IAM practices.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Responsibilities :
- Provide hands-on technical administration of critical IAM systems and applications, ensuring optimal performance, integration, security, and delivering senior operational support
- Design, implement, and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using Ping Identity
- Develop and execute the MFA strategy, integrating MFA solutions into the existing IAM framework
- Implement IGA projects using SailPoint, including Application Onboarding, Access Certification, Identity and Account lifecycle events (Joiner / Mover / Leaver), as well as role and entitlement analysis
- Oversee the deployment and ongoing management of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to secure critical systems and monitor privileged access, ensuring alignment with security policies and adapting to evolving security needs
- Participate in strategic planning for IAM, aligning the IAM architecture with Verisign’s security objective and compliance with security frameworks like NIST and CIS
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM solutions. Manage relationships with vendors, assessing new technologies and contributing to procurement decisions
- Mentor junior engineers and lead technical teams. Communicate IAM strategies and security principles effectively across the organization
- Create and maintain operational documentation with collaboration tools like Confluence Wiki for systems configurations, operational procedures, and best practices
Qualifications and Preferred Expertise :
This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule.
The pay range is $164,300- $222,300.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.
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Salary : $164,300 - $222,300
