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Vector Security · 21 hours ago

Identity and Access Engineer

Vector Security, Inc. is one of the largest security integrators in the country, focusing on innovative security and smart automation solutions. The Identity and Access Engineer will work with a team to ensure IDAM services are applied to corporate-managed assets and third-party entities, while leading governance and security configurations.

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Responsibilities

Ensure employees maintain up-to-date configuration documentation for systems and processes
Rigorously maintain security systems and administer security configurations that reduce risk to enterprise systems and accounts
Lead the IT team through IDAM governance, policies and solutions across SSO, directory, certificate, multi-factor authentication (MFA), privileged accounts, automation and behavior analytic systems
Ensure employees maintain up-to-date configuration documentation for systems and processes
Rigorously maintain security systems and administer security configurations that reduce risk to enterprise systems and accounts
Lead Privilege Access Management (PAM)
Construct and carry out a strategic vision for rigorous and scalable IDAM controls with key performance indicators
Ensure PKI is properly set up and certificates are not expired
Manage team member access across organizational systems as well as external entities
Align operational policies and procedures in tandem with business leaders and technology partners
Construct and carry out a strategic vision for rigorous and scalable IDAM controls with key performance indicators
Supervise routine access reviews that align with business unit requirements for certification and re-certification
Serve as a team lead and initial point of contact for incident response analysts, security operations center (SOC) analysts, application engineers and security management
Attend change and project management meetings and engage with other participants
Liaison with auditors, both internal and external, to maintain and implement controls for compliance and privacy laws. Works with the legal department to maintain compliance

Qualification

IDAM technologyCybersecurity experienceIAM architecturesSSOMFARegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsTechnical writingTeam buildingAttention to detailProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree - required
7 – 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least five years in IDAM
Highly technical and analytical, with a proven deep background in IDAM technology design, implementation and delivery both on-premises and in the cloud
Experience and understanding of various regulatory requirements and laws such as, but not limited to, Payment Card Industry (PCI), Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Additionally, experience in one or more of the following is required: ISO 17799, ITIL or NIST
Must understand the broader cybersecurity landscape (threats, controls, architecture) and the specialized identity domain
Must be able to navigate real-world identity challenges like lifecycle management, federation, MFA rollout, privileged access, and audit remediation
Must be able to design identity processes (access reviews, logging, MFA, user provisioning) that meet all relevant regulatory standards and can withstand audits
Must be able to oversee complex IAM architectures, design solutions that scale, and understand how identity integrates with every application
Design, implementation, and delivery experience ensures the candidate has led full lifecycle deployments and can guide teams through upgrades, migrations, and integrations
Demonstrated success in team building and leading project teams
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Extensive knowledge of SSO, MFA, Active Directory (AD), public key infrastructure (PKI), privileged accounts and integration application program interface (API) capabilities
Technical writing experience to document processes for consistency in procedures

Preferred

Master's Degree - preferred
Security certification preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation with incentive eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA/FSA programs
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Voluntary benefit products
401 (k) retirement savings plan after just 60 days
7 Company Holidays, plus 2 Floating holidays of your choice
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Vector Security

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Vector Security provides intelligent security solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$450M
2019-06-11Debt Financing· $450M

Leadership Team

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Pamela J. Petrow
President and CEO
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Chuck Thropp
Chief Financial Officer
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