IAM Migration Specialist

Avance Consulting
London
1 week ago
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20+ over all experience
Manage User Groups
The primary role of an Identity and Access Management specialist is to create and manage users' groups. This way, they simplify access management and streamline IAM policies for users' control.
Administer User Accounts and Access Permissions
IAM specialist guarantees complete security against both internal and external data breaches by maintaining full control over access permissions.
Team Collaboration for Greater Control of User Access
IAM specialists work closely with the organization's IAM team to ensure that the right people have access to resources. Their effective team collaboration minimizes the time, effort and costs associated with the manual management of network access. In this manner, they serve as a specialist

Design and Implement Security Protocols
Using a risk-based approach, expert Identity and Access Management analysts design and implement various safety measures, including role-based access controls, multi-factor authentication, conditional data access, etc. Besides this, they monitor these key measures with metrics to improve and enhance their efficiency.
Enforce Data Protection Policies
Identity and Access Management Analysts enforce data protection policies and standards regarding identity and access management. They ensure everyone, including stakeholders, business analysts, management and customers, adhere to regulations.
➤ Active Participation in IAM Projects
Roles and Responsibilities of an Identity and Access Management Specialist
As an IAM analyst, the accountable person must actively participate in IAM projects and initiatives. They should foster a culture of research and development within the team to design and innovate new safety products and services. They must integrate advanced systems, implement security measures, modify permission policies and enhance access control.
Maintain an Updated Documentation
Maintain a comprehensive documentation of the identity and access management system. They regularly update it to highlight key areas for improvement. In this manner, they adhere to regulations with greater efficiency, resulting in seamless audits.
➤ Seamless Coordination with Organization
Styles
They seamlessly coordinate with business analysts, stakeholders, application team members, the cybersecurity team, the IT operational team and internal customers to comprehend the access requirements. This way, they design, develop and implement safe and secure IAM solutions.
Review Access Control Reports
Regularly participate in IAM audits. They review access control reports to detect potential cyber threats. Their early intervention helps the IAM team adopt a proactive strategy to prevent the risk of bugs, errors, or cybercrime.
Develop and Oversee a Disaster Recovery Plan
Another crucial role and responsibility of IAM analyst is to develop and oversee disaster recovery policies and standards. They ensure data backup in emergencies without any hassle. However, they make sure the plan aligns with business management goals.
Adapt IAM to Changing Business Requirements
They understand market trends, business needs and customers' expectations. Based on their in- depth analysis, they make the IAM scalable according to evolving business requirements. They align access controls with changing trends, and secure the organization's sensitive information from cyberthreats.
Assist IAM Analyst in Conducting Training Sessions
Stay Updated with the Current Trends

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