Senior Associate IS Engineer - Identity Management

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will play a key role in Identity Management to assist in design, implement, and maintain our identity and access management systems. They are responsible for ensuring secure and efficient management of user identities, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.

The Sr. Associate IS Engineer will work closely with multi-functional teams to gather requirements and develop solutions that enhance user experience while minimizing security risks.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Sr. Associate IS Engineer at Amgen India will participate in requirement gathering sessions, document business processes, and create SDLC work for review. Key responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of Identity and Access and Role Management applications (IBM ISIM, IBM IGI, Sailpoint IdentityIQ, Microsoft Identity Manager) will be preferred
• Implementing monitoring systems to track user access and changes, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Analyzing business needs for identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including user authentication and authorization requirements.
• Provide appropriate functional support throughout the life of the projects/products
• Overseeing the deployment of IAM solutions, including configuration, installation, and customization of identity management tools.
• Solve problems, respond to blocking issues, and perform repairs as needed
• Regularly reviewing and updating IAM systems to enhance security measures and improve user experience.
• Create and maintain user documentation such as SOPs, design documents, operational drawings, manuals, etc.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree and 2 years of Information Systems experience or related field OR
• Bachelors degree and 4 years of Information Systems experience or related field OR
• Associates degree and 6 years of Information Systems experience or related field OR
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Information Systems experience

Must-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with IAM tools and technologies (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, LDAP).
• Understanding of security principles, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance standards (e.g., GMP, SOX).
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data to identify issues or validate outcomes.
• Skills in managing projects, including planning, execution, and collaborator communication.
• Sharp learning agility, problem-solving and analytical thinking

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their IAM services.
• Knowledge of IGA principles, including role-based access control (RBAC) and access certifications.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and regulations to ensure compliance in identity management practices.
• Knowledge of incident response procedures and the ability to manage security incidents related to identity management.

Professional Certifications:

• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) (Preferred)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)(Preferred)
• SailPoint Certification (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Good social and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with business users, technical IT groups, project managers

Work Hours:

• This position operates on the second shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST. Candidates must be willing and able to work during these hours, including weekends and holidays as required.