Identity and Privileges Management Specialist

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Key responsibilities:

• Inputs into the design, implementation, and management of identity and access management processes and systems.
• Inputs into the development of access policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure data security and compliance.
• Enforces access policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure data security and compliance.
• Manages the provisioning and de-provisioning of user accounts, ensuring timely and accurate access to IT systems based on roles and responsibilities.
• Implements automated workflows for access requests, approvals, and revocations.
• Performs periodic security assessments of identity and access management systems to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with industry regulations and cybersecurity standards.
• Monitors user access patterns, permissions, and entitlements to detect and mitigate unauthorized or unusual activities.
• Implements role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles.
• Implements and manages multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) solutions to enhance user authentication processes.
• Configures access controls based on user roles and data sensitivity.
• Manages incident response efforts related to identity and access management, including investigating breaches and unauthorized access attempts.
• Collaborates with vendors and service providers to implement and maintain identity and access management solutions.
• Evaluates vendor products and services for compatibility and effectiveness.
• Maintains thorough documentation of IAM processes, configurations, and changes.
• Generates regular reports on access management activities, compliance status, and potential risks.
• Performs any other related task as required.
  
  

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Seasoned technical knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, and protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, etc.).
• Seasoned proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation is an advantage
• Seasoned knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA)
• Great problem-solving and analytical skills with an ability to assess complex security scenarios
• Great communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Team-oriented attitude with the ability
• Ability to adapt to evolving IAM technologies, industry trends, and emerging threats
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques to define and resolve problems of complex scope.
  
  

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ are preferred.
  
  

Required experience:

• Seasoned experience in identity and access management, cybersecurity, or related roles.
• Seasoned experience with IAM platforms such as Microsoft Identity Manager, SailPoint, or Okta.
• Seasoned experience working within a global IT Services organization.
  
  

Workplace type:

On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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