Information Security Specialist

Job Summary:
Lead access services team and manage the organization Identity and Access Management (IAM) operation services for APAC. Ensure secure & timely access to systems and resources. Collaborate with global teams, drive IAM projects and new initiatives towards success.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Manage identity services related to accounts, roles, and access privileges. 
•    Oversee IAM & PAM administration, incidents and troubleshooting towards resolution.
•    Lead IAM day-to-day operations, projects and deliveries with various stakeholders.
•    Maintain functional documentation, support audits and review access controls.
•    Provide IAM training and awareness to users and team members. 
•    Continuously improve enterprise IAM processes, adapt to business needs and technology changes.

Job Qualifications
Required: 
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
•    5 years of experience in IT, InfoSec or IAM (certifications can substitute experience).
•    Excellent communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•    Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate across teams.

Preferred: 
•    CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, SSCP or ISACA Certifications
•    Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 or Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 or Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900
•    IAM Vendor-related courses (SailPoint Identity Security, ForgeRock, CyberArk, etc.) 

Experience 
•    Deep knowledge of IAM concepts such as authentication, authorization, identity governance and access lifecycle management (Joiner-Mover-Leaver process). 
•    Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) for managing elevated access permissions
•    Strong grasp of access control models such as Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) and Least Privileges. 
•    Familiarity with Multifactor Authentication (MFA) methods and Single Single-On (SSO). 
•    Theoretical knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect & LDAP.

Technical Skills:
•    IAM & PAM Governance products (e.g., Oracle Identity Governance, SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping).
•    Microsoft Active Directory & Microsoft Azure - Entra ID
•    Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python) for IAM Automation Initiatives
•    ITSM knowledge (Incident, Change Management) and tools (ServiceNow, BMC Helix, etc).
•    Microsoft Power Platform to develop low-code solutions using Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate. 
•    Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Apps for business (Outlook, Excel, etc)