This role is designed for candidates with over 3 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with a strong focus on SailPoint solutions. The successful candidate will support a large-scale client engagement in Saudi Arabia by governing, overseeing, and supporting the implementation of an IAM framework. This position directly contributes to enhancing client security postures, enabling compliance, and ensuring sustainable IAM operations.
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Roles and Responsibilities:
- IAM Governance Support: Coordinate between IAM governance and technical teams to ensure alignment with strategy and delivery objectives.
- SailPoint Implementation Oversight: Support IAM initiatives, particularly those involving SailPoint solutions, ensuring alignment with defined frameworks.
- Project Monitoring: Conduct regular progress reviews of implementation vendors and ensure project milestones are met.
- Deliverables Review: Assist in reviewing technical and strategic deliverables for quality, completeness, and relevance to business needs.
- Risk Management: Identify risks related to IAM implementation and support the development of mitigation strategies.
- IAM Framework Execution: Contribute to the execution and enhancement of the overall IAM framework, ensuring operational sustainability.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation of processes, project updates, and provide regular status reports to internal and client stakeholders.
Expected Skills:
- Solid hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityNow or IdentityIQ.
- Strong understanding of IAM governance models, role-based access control, provisioning, and access reviews.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Experience in enterprise-level IAM environments.
- Foundational understanding of project management and vendor oversight.
- Strong documentation, analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Arabic is a plus for Saudi-based engagements.
Language Requirements:
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Arabic is a plus.
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, SC-300, CISSP, CompTIA Security+).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IAM, with a strong focus on SailPoint implementation and governance.
- Willingness to travel to and spend significant time in Saudi Arabia is a must.
