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Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the designing, managing the implementing, supporting and maintaining IAM solutions and frameworks within our organization.  An Identity Engineer plays a crucial role in managing user identities, access controls, and privileges across various systems, applications, and cloud environments. Expertise in identity lifecycle management, privileged account management, cloud deployment, infrastructure as code, and related tools will be instrumental in ensuring effective security and access governance.  This position requires a combination of domain experience, education, certifications, identity management, cybersecurity skills, and soft skills ability.

Essential Functions:

Develop, manage, implement, and enhance the  identity and access management solutions to meet business and security requirements.

Manage the complete identity lifecycle process, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access requests.

Assist with design and manage implement privileged account management (PAM) solutions to enforce secure access controls for privileged users.

Deploy IAM solutions in cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with cloud platforms and adherence to best practices.

Utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and CI/CD tools to automate the deployment and configuration of IAM infrastructure.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement IAM policies, standards, and procedures.

Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on IAM-related matters, including access controls, authentication methods, and authorization frameworks.

Maintain and enhance IAM systems, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate IAM solutions into CI/CD pipelines and implement security measures using code repository tools.

Configure and integrate third-party IAM solutions to ensure comprehensive access governance and compliance.

Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to identity and access management, including zero trust principles and architectures.

Perform business day on-call functions with minimal supervision. Resolve routine issues independently.

Perform basic administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of the identity management solution with minimal supervision.

Participate in on-call rotation for support during non-business hours.

Compile and refine documentation about standard operating procedures.

Create and maintain role definitions.

Demonstrate basic proficiency with scripting languages such as JavaScript or Groovy.

Represent the IAM team in discussions with business and IT stakeholders on routine IAM-related topics.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Proven experience (3+ years) working with identity and access management solutions in a professional setting.

Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management principles and best practices.

Expertise in privileged account management and implementing secure access controls for privileged users.

Experience deploying IAM solutions in cloud environments.

Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools for automating infrastructure deployments.

Hands-on experience with code repository solutions for version control and CI/CD processes.

Familiarity with commercial and/or open source IAM platforms.

Knowledge of zero trust principles and architectures, and their application in IAM.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM-related issues.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Ability to multitask, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.

Must have good customer service and time management skills.

Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, and reference established precedents and policies.

Certifications in relevant IAM technologies (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), etc.).

Experience with other IaC tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.