***SC Cleared***
AWS IAM/PingID Specialist
Remote working
4 Month contract initially, good scope for extension
£500 - £537 p/d (Umbrella-PAYE)

One of our blue chip clients are looking for an AWS IAM/PingID Specialist to join the team on a long term programme of work.

Key Skills / Experience:
* Has designed, architecture and deployed the Ping One and AWS Identity and integrated the 2.
* Familiar to SAML and OAUTH / OIDC
* Competent in the logical configuration of Ping One and AWS Identity cloud services.
* Technical Proficiency in IAM Tools: Expertise in using and configuring IAM tools such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, SailPoint, and AWS Identity to manage user identities and access permissions.
* Security and Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of security principles, best practices, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) to ensure secure and compliant access management.
* Scripting and Automation: Ability to write scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate repetitive IAM tasks, streamline workflows, and integrate IAM solutions with other systems.
* Authentication and Access Managment: Strong experience in integrated third parties and applications using industry standards (SAML/OIDC)
* Problem-Solving and Analytical Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve access issues, analyze security incidents, and perform regular audits and risk assessments of IAM systems.
* Works with the Lead Security Architect to deploy PING ID and AWS Identity, ensuring the configuration of tools is secure and compliant with Security standards.
* Automates and manages the creation, updating, and removal of user accounts and access rights across various systems and applications.
* Establishes and enforces policies and procedures for user access, ensuring appropriate levels of access based on job roles and responsibilities.
* Implements and manages multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and other authentication methods to secure user access.
* Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) by conducting regular audits and maintaining detailed records of access activities.
* Develops and enforces security policies and best practices for identity and access management, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
* Defines and manages roles and permissions to streamline access control and ensure users have the minimum necessary access to perform their duties.
* Integrates IAM solutions with other IT systems, such as HR databases, cloud services, and enterprise applications, to streamline identity management processes.
* Provides training and support to SOC Analyst users on IAM policies, procedures, and tools to ensure effective and secure use of identity management systems

This is a great opportunity on a long running programme of work.
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Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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