Specialist

Job Title : IAM / PAM Consultant

Experience- 8-20 years

Location- Chennai

Duties and Responsibilities- The IAM / PAM Consultant manages and maintains IAM and PAM systems, ensuring security and efficiency by collaborating with various teams.

Domain Expertise- IAM Fundamentals : Expertise in designing and managing identity lifecycle, authentication, and authorization (e.g., SSO, MFA).

PAM Practices : Skills in securing privileged accounts, including credential vaulting, session monitoring, and just-in-time access.

Security Tools : Proficiency with IAM / PAM solutions like SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, or BeyondTrust.

Compliance Knowledge : Understanding of regulations impacting access control (e.g., GDPR, SOX, NIST 800-53).

Technical Integration : Familiarity with directories (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), cloud platforms, and APIs for identity management.

Technical / Functional Skills- Expertise in managing IAM and PAM solutions, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.

Strong understanding of directory services like Active Directory (AD), LDAP, and Oracle Unified Directory (OUD).

Experience with IAM / PAM solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Proficiency in automation and scripting languages to streamline IAM / PAM processes.

Skills in conducting compliance checks and audits to ensure adherence to security policies and regulations.

General Competencies- Strong stakeholder collaboration across IT, security, and compliance teams

Analytical thinking for troubleshooting and gap assessments in IAM / PAM frameworks

Proactive in identifying identity risks and recommending improvements

Clear communication of access policies and governance requirements