Our client, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their team in Palo Alto, CA! This is a hybrid role so local candidates are required!

** This is a 12-month initial contract **

The Identity and Governance Administration (IGA) Operations Specialist will be responsible for managing and supporting the operational aspects of our IGA systems. This role is essential to ensure the security, efficiency, and compliance of IGA processes within the organization. The specialist will collaborate with various teams, including IT Security, Compliance, and Application Support, to ensure that users have appropriate access to systems and applications while maintaining strict controls.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of experience in Identity and Access Management operations, IT security, or a similar field.
• Practical experience with IGA tools and platforms (e.g., Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Azure Active Directory).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards such as GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and NIST.

Skills and Knowledge:

• A comprehensive understanding of IAM concepts, including provisioning, de-provisioning, RBAC, SSO, MFA, and access control.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., BeanShell, PowerShell, Python) for automating IGA tasks is advantageous.