Location: Dallas, TX

Environment: Onsite (5 days/week)

Glocomms is partnered with a dynamic business enablement company that is dedicated to empowering organizations through cutting-edge technology solutions. The company is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer with a specialized focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) to enhance the security and efficiency of its cloud infrastructure.

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer (IAM) will be a key player in the design, implementation, and management of the company's IAM framework, with a strong emphasis on AWS. This role involves working extensively with AWS, Entra ID, and Active Directory to establish and maintain robust identity and access controls. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of IAM technologies and protocols, and will be instrumental in protecting the company's digital assets and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, and manage IAM solutions leveraging AWS, Entra ID, and Active Directory.
• Develop and enforce comprehensive IAM policies, procedures, and standards to ensure security and compliance.
• Integrate IAM solutions with a wide range of AWS services and applications, including Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and other security tools.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve IAM-related issues within the AWS environment, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to define and implement IAM strategies, best practices, and roadmaps, with a focus on AWS.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the AWS environment.
• Stay current with the latest AWS IAM technologies, trends, and best practices, and recommend enhancements to existing systems.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members on IAM-related projects and initiatives.
• Lead and participate in IAM-related incident response and forensic investigations.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on IAM activities, risks, and improvements to senior management.

Primary Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in IAM, with a strong emphasis on AWS, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory Domain Services.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of IAM protocols and standards, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM, REST API, and Kerberos.
• Proven experience with IGA and PAM solutions.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)) are highly desirable.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) is a plus.

Additional Keywords: IAM, AWS, Entra ID, Active Directory, IGA, PAM, Linux, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM, REST API, Kerberos, Python, Bash, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2.

Does this sound like you? Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a detailed resume highlighting their qualifications, experience, and relevant certifications. Resumes must include candidate's full name and contact information in order to be considered.