Identity and Access Management Specialist

Galaxy
Summary
Join Galaxy Digital as an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist and play a crucial role in securing our systems and data. You will develop, implement, and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations. Manage access provisioning, de-provisioning, and modifications for user accounts. Support multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and federated identity management. Maintain and enhance IAM toolsets and develop automation scripts. Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to respond to IAM-related incidents. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in IAM, and expertise in IAM technologies and scripting languages. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.
Requirements
- Bachelorβs degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or IT security operations
- Solid understanding of IAM concepts, identity federation, and directory services
- Experience with IAM technologies such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping, or CyberArk
- Familiarity with protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and LDAP
- Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOX)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA) and internal security policies
- Partner with risk and compliance teams on audits and remediation activities
- Oversee access provisioning, de-provisioning, and modification processes for user accounts across systems and applications
- Manage access request workflows, approval processes, and identity lifecycle events
- Monitor and optimize Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and least privilege principles
- Support multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and federated identity management
- Ensure proper configuration and enforcement of authentication policies
- Integrate identity solutions with enterprise directories, cloud environments, and SaaS applications
- Maintain and enhance IAM toolsets (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Azure AD)
- Develop automation scripts for identity workflows and access reviews using APIs, PowerShell, or Python
- Conduct periodic access certifications and recertification campaigns
- Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) to identify and respond to IAM-related incidents
- Investigate anomalies in account activity or access patterns
- Participate in root cause analysis and incident postmortems related to IAM issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator
- CompTIA Security+
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
- Company paid Holidays (11)
- Company paid sick leave
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
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