- Company Name
- Addison Group
- Job Title
- Sr. IAM Automation Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Sr. IAM Automation Engineer
**Role Summary**
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation solutions that secure access controls across cloud, on‑premises, and SaaS environments. Drive operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen security posture through scripting, API integrations, and system integration.
**Expectations**
- Lead technical initiatives in identity and access management automation.
- Serve as a mentorship and escalation point for engineering teams.
- Maintain thorough documentation, design artifacts, and operational metrics.
- Continuously evaluate and improve access processes to meet security standards and audit requirements.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Architect and implement automation workflows for secure access provisioning, deprovisioning, and entitlement management.
- Develop PowerShell scripts, RESTful API integrations, and workflow orchestrations.
- Configure and administer directory services and cloud‑auth platforms (e.g., Azure AD, Okta).
- Identify and remediate gaps in access controls, enhancing reliability and security.
- Support audit activities by providing repeatable, logged automation and control validation.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and platform teams on system integrations and platform enhancements.
- Monitor operational KPIs, diagnose issues, and recommend performance or security improvements.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, and implementation guides.
**Required Skills**
- 7+ years of experience in IAM, automation, or security infrastructure roles.
- Advanced scripting with PowerShell; proficiency in API development and integration.
- Expertise in directory technologies (LDAP, Azure AD, etc.) and privileged access solutions.
- Strong understanding of access control models, identity governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and SaaS integration.
- Ability to analyze processes, identify automation opportunities, and design scalable solutions.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and mentorship abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure/GCP Certified Solutions Architect, or related security/infrastructure credentials.