| Job Position | Company | Posted | Location | Salary | Tags |
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Binance | Taipei, Taiwan |
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Kraken Digital Asset Exchange | Remote | $72k - $110k |
IAM Security Engineer
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing the back-end operating systems. Participate in the Privileged access management systems development.
- Manage IAM tools and provide functional and business technology support including but not limited to chat faq handling, account management, permission authorization, access review and control, data protection, risk identification and analysis.
- Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders: business partners, product managers, developers as well as infrastructure and information security teams.
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the system functionality, suggesting improvements based on organizational needs.
- Correlate events across multiple systems to proactively surface and resolve deep, underlying issues.
- Provide all time standby support for emergency recoveries related to permission issues.
- Drive access control related projects independently and deliver the positive result timely.
- Work with product and develop teams on the UAT to ensure a successful release without major system or user impact
- Able to deal with ad-hoc assignments from the management with less supervision.
Requirements
- Diploma/ Degree in IT/ Computing related field.
- Direct experience with Identity and Access management. Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management principles.
- Proficient in creating and managing access control policies based on business requirements
- Understanding of security protocols and best practices. Familiarity with relevant technologies and tools for access control.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Proficiency in Python and Go programming languages，extensive experience with the Django framework.
- Strong knowledge of front-end development and database management, familiarity with Docker and proficiency in its usage.
- Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
- Solid understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written CN/EN communication skills are preferred.
- Must be highly flexible and adaptable to change.
- CISA and PMP are considered as a plus.
What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of policies, processes, and technologies designed to ensure that the right individuals have the appropriate level of access to an organization’s resources at the right times
It encompasses managing digital identities, controlling authentication and authorization, and enforcing security measures such as single sign-on and multi-factor authentication
By centralizing the oversight of user roles, access privileges, and compliance requirements, IAM helps reduce security risks, prevent unauthorized access, and streamline the user lifecycle
Through well-implemented IAM, organizations can protect critical assets, improve operational efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance.
What does Identity And Access Management Engineer do
An Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that ensure the right users have the right access to an organization’s resources—while simultaneously protecting data and systems from unauthorized access
They work with tools and frameworks to manage user identities across various applications, create and enforce access policies, and implement protocols for authentication, authorization, and privileged account management
Also, IAM Engineers often analyze emerging security risks, integrate solutions with existing infrastructure, and collaborate with security and IT teams to maintain compliance and adhere to industry standards, all with the goal of safeguarding an organization’s data and ensuring efficient user experiences.
What is the IAM engineer's salary?
The salary for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer can vary widely based on factors like experience, geographic location, industry, and company size
In the United States, entry-level IAM Engineers might earn around $80,000 to $100,000 per year, while more experienced professionals or those in high-demand areas can command salaries upwards of $120,000 to $160,000 or even higher
Beyond base pay, IAM Engineers may also receive bonuses, stock options, and other benefits, especially at larger or tech-focused organizations.