Remote Operational Technology Identity & Access Management Architect

Summary

The job description is for an experienced Operational Technology Identity & Access Management Architect to assess and document the current state architecture patterns and develop roadmaps for a client in the life sciences industry. The role is a 3-month remote opportunity.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience working in the Identity and Access management (IAM) information security space in an architecture and engineering capacity
• 5-7 years’ experience with global IAM, federation and single sign-on (B2B and B2C), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-63, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), creating high and low level IAM architecture patterns, developing and implementing IAM strategies and roadmaps, Purdue Model for use of OT, experience with major IAM platforms including Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, One Identity Manager, Ping Federate
• Ability to navigate the organizational structure of a large enterprise and facilitate discussions across domains, ability to evaluate and incorporate vendor release schedules into roadmaps, ability to work as liaison between business and information security/information technology, understanding of access control patterns including role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC), experience consulting on all phases of a full IAM lifecycle, strong written and verbal communication skills, supporting communication of IAM efforts to all levels of an organization including C-Level, experience with IAM governance including information security policies and procedures, user lifecycle management (provisioning, de-provisioning and maintenance), user and access recertification, ability to interpret and leverage existing documentation, excellent analytical skills, collaborative team worker – both in person and virtually using MS Teams or similar, excellent documentation skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, flexibility to accommodate working across different time zones, excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English, business outcomes mindset, solid balance of strategic thinking with detail orientation, self-starter, ability to take initiative, project management and organizational skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assess and create detailed documentation of current state (as-built) architecture patterns across Operational Technology locations and sites
• Develop a methodology and establish access control ratings for individual sites in terms of gaps with IAM policies
• Partner with sites and vendors to create target state architecture roadmaps

Preferred Qualifications

Operational technology IAM experience, life sciences industry experience

Benefits

This is a remote opportunity