Identity & Access Management Engineer / Sr. Engineer

As an Identity & Access Management Engineer at Argo Group, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access solutions that ensure secure access to our vital systems and data. Key responsibilities include developing IAM policies, managing user provisioning and authentication processes, ensuring compliance with security standards, and collaborating with various teams to identify and mitigate identity-related risks while automating workflows.

To qualify for the Identity & Access Management Engineer position at Argo Group, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, along with 3-7+ years of hands-on experience in IAM or cybersecurity. Additionally, expertise in IAM protocols and tools like SAML, OAuth, and SailPoint, as well as familiarity with scripting languages for automation, is highly valued.

The onboarding process for an Identity & Access Management Engineer at Argo Group is designed to ensure new hires are well-equipped to succeed. It involves initial training sessions focused on our IAM policies, tools, and best practices, along with opportunities for mentoring from senior team members. This comprehensive onboarding helps new engineers quickly understand their role and integrate into our collaborative culture.

At Argo Group, an Identity & Access Management Engineer can expect numerous career growth opportunities, including professional development through our Argo Academy, mentorship programs, and pathways to more senior roles. Our commitment to employee success ensures that dedicated individuals who demonstrate leadership skills and initiative in the IAM field can advance rapidly within the organization.

An Identity & Access Management Engineer at Argo Group will work with a range of tools and technologies including IAM platforms such as SailPoint, authentication methods like MFA and SSO, cloud services like Okta and AWS, and either scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. Staying current with industry trends ensures you can effectively implement and enhance our IAM solutions.

When discussing your experience with IAM tools like SailPoint, highlight specific projects or tasks you undertook, focusing on how you implemented policies, automated processes, and enhanced security measures. Emphasize your technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities while ensuring that your answer showcases your understanding of IAM principles.

Talk about how you analyze existing workflows, identify redundancies, and leverage scripting languages to streamline user provisioning. Provide examples of tools you’ve used or processes you've developed that lead to increased efficiency and accuracy in managing user accounts.

Discuss your familiarity with regulations that impact IAM, such as NYDFS and SOX, and outline the steps you've taken in the past to ensure compliance, such as conducting regular audits and implementing role-based access controls. Providing specific examples will strengthen your answer.

Frame your answer by outlining the project's goals, the challenges you faced, and the innovative solutions you implemented to overcome these obstacles. Highlight your leadership and communication skills by discussing how you collaborated across teams to achieve the project's objectives.

Explain your commitment to ongoing education through webinars, professional networks, and industry publications. Additionally, mention any certifications you've pursued, which demonstrate your dedication to staying informed and relevant in the ever-evolving IAM landscape.

Detail your hands-on experience with various MFA technologies, such as TOTP or biometric systems. Discuss how you integrated these technologies into existing systems and the positive impact they had on enhancing security measures.

Talk about the importance of having a clear incident response plan and detail any experiences you have in managing such incidents. Focus on your role in investigating, mitigating, and implementing improvements to prevent future occurrences.

User training is crucial in ensuring IAM policies are effectively implemented. Share your experiences in designing and facilitating training sessions, and provide examples of how educating users helped improve compliance and reduce security risks.

Discuss how you define roles based on the principle of least privilege, taking care to involve key stakeholders in the process. Explain how you manage reviews and adjustments to RBAC settings to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

Describe your experience overseeing identity lifecycle processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and conducting access reviews. Highlight the importance of automation in these processes and provide specific examples of how you’ve enhanced efficiency and compliance.