Senior Security & IAM Engineer - GAMARC Consulting

Position: Senior Security & IAM Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH

Duration: Full-time

Salary: DOE

About the role

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of hybrid cloud technologies, combining identity management, security, and advanced cloud services to enhance global systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active Directory & EntraID Management: Oversee and optimize Active Directory and EntraID infrastructure to ensure operational excellence and security.
• PIM/PAM Strategy Development: Lead efforts to configure policies, enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA), and maintain system integrity.
• Global Security Initiatives: Support and secure resources such as Active Directory, DNS, PKI, ADFS, and NPS.
• Cloud Services Implementation: Deploy and manage services across platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS, focusing on solutions such as IAAS, PAAS, and DRAAS.
• Cloud Security Optimization: Strengthen identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network defenses in cloud environments.
• Collaborative Cloud Strategy Design: Work with IT teams to develop and implement innovative cloud strategies aligned with industry best practices.
• Performance Testing & Optimization: Ensure systems meet performance, availability, and security standards for critical assets.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed documentation and provide guidance on identity and cloud processes.
• Cost-Effective Resource Management: Optimize cloud resources, including reserved instances and cost-control mechanisms, to ensure efficient operations.
• Data Protection: Support cloud backup and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring resilience and data security.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelors Degree in IT or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years in IT with proven expertise in Active Directory and cloud technologies.
• Technical Expertise:
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, including trust relationships, Group Policies, DNS, and security configurations.
• Extensive experience with Azure and AWS platforms.
• Proficiency in cloud security, including ADFS Federation, Azure SSO, and IAM.
• Automation Skills:
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Python, and cloud CLI tools.
• Certifications:
• Azure, AWS, or similar cloud certifications (strongly preferred).
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
• Demonstrated expertise in traditional and cloud environments, including PKI, NDES, and network configurations in Azure and AWS.