Responsible for managing user identities, authentication, & authorization processes across systems, implementing & maintaining role-based access controls, overseeing user provisioning & deprovisioning, & ensuring compliance with the principle of least privilege.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Title: Manager - Identity and Access Management
Work type: Contract - 6 months
Seniority level: Management
Work Location: Barbados (Remote Work Possible)
Position Description:
The Manager - Identity and Access Management is responsible for managing user identities, authentication, and authorization processes across systems, implementing and maintaining role-based access controls, overseeing user provisioning and deprovisioning, and ensuring compliance with the principle of least privilege.
Main responsibilities of the role:
Identity Management
Develop and implement identity management strategy
Manage user identity lifecycle (creation, modification, termination)
Establish authoritative sources of identity
Define identity attributes and data requirements
Ensure identity data accuracy and consistency
Implement identity federation
Manage privileged user identities
Establish identity verification and validation processes
Authentication Management
Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) across systems
Deploy and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
Manage authentication methods (passwords, biometrics, tokens)
Implement adaptive and risk-based authentication
Authorization and Access Control
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) framework
Control privileged access and administration rights
User Provisioning and Deprovisioning
Manage joiners (new employee onboarding):
Manage movers (role changes):
Manage leavers (terminations and departures)
IAM Systems Integration
Integrate identity systems with HR and other sources
Deploy IAM platforms and tools
Implement MFA across enterprise systems
Access Monitoring and Response
Monitor users access and identify patterns and anomalies
Detect and respond to suspicious access activities
Report on access related risks
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications & experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in identity and access management
Proven experience implementing IAM solutions in enterprise environments
Experience with IAM platforms (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with SSO and MFA implementations
Desirable Certifications
Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
Core Competencies:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of IAM principles, frameworks, platform configuration/adminstration and best practices
Expertise with directory services (Active Directory, LDAP)
Understanding of SSO technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
Knowledge of MFA platforms and technologies
Understanding of RBAC and ABAC models
Understanding of regulatory compliance (data protection, privacy)
Project management capabilities
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted