Engineer - Identity and Access

Presight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Identity and Access Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will implement and manage IAM solutions, ensuring secure access to systems and data while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your expertise in advanced analytics tools and IAM technologies will play a crucial role in shaping secure environments. With a culture that fosters innovation and career growth, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the field of AI and data security. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help drive the future of technology.

Benefits

Healthcare

Education support

Leave benefits

Career development programs

Innovative projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IAM and MDM with strong technical skills.
• Proficiency in automation using Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage IAM solutions with SSO, MFA, and PAM.
• Conduct access reviews and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Manage MDM solutions and enforce security policies for devices.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Python

PowerShell

API integrations

Authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect)

Access governance

Security policies

Identity risk assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Security, or related field

Tools

CyberArk

Okta

Ping Identity

Azure AD

Microsoft Intune

VMware Workspace ONE

Job description

Overview

About Presight

Presight is an ADX-listed public company with Abu Dhabi based G42 as its majority shareholder and is the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by GenAI. It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact. Presight excels at all-source data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer, healthier, happier, and more sustainable societies. Today, through its range of GenAI-driven products and solutions, Presight is bringing Applied AI to the private and public sector, enabling them to realize their AI strategy and ambitions faster.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Identity and Access Engineer with knowledge and skills in implementing and managing IAM solutions, ensuring secure access to systems and data, and conducting regular access reviews. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging advanced analytics tools.

Join us at Presight, where we offer a culture of innovation, outstanding career growth opportunities, and competitive rewards. If you're eager to conquer new frontiers in AI and thrive in a dynamic environment, we welcome you to our community.

What working at Presight offers:

• Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.
• Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
• Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

Responsibilities

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implement and manage IAM solutions with authentication, authorization, and role-based access control. Deploy and configure SSO, MFA, and PAM across enterprise environments. Integrate IAM with Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, and Ping Identity. Automate identity lifecycle management using Python, PowerShell, and API-based integrations. Conduct access reviews, audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR. Implement identity threat detection and behavioral analytics to prevent unauthorized access.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM): Manage MDM solutions, including Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE. Enforce security policies for device enrollment, application whitelisting, and conditional access. Secure mobile endpoints through compliance policies, encryption, and remote wipe capabilities. Monitor and mitigate mobile security threats through risk-based authentication and telemetry. Integrate MDM with IAM for seamless authentication and access provisioning. Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans for endpoint security.
• Migration Considerations: Plan and execute IAM and MDM migration strategies for cloud and on-premise environments. Ensure secure data access, identity federation, and role mapping during transitions. Enforce security controls, including MFA and adaptive authentication. Conduct post-migration IAM audits and security hardening.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Accuracy in access control and authentication. Reduction in unauthorized access incidents. Efficient identity and device lifecycle management.
• Offshore & International Considerations: Standardize IAM and MDM policies across global locations. Ensure compliance with regional regulations. Conduct periodic reviews to align with evolving threats and policies.
• Compliance & Governance: Adhere to QHSE, Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management policies. Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IAM and MDM.
• Technical Skills:
• Experience with IAM tools such as CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, and Azure AD.
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols like OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect.
• Proficiency in automation using Python, PowerShell, and API integrations.
• Expertise in MDM platforms like Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE.
• Strong knowledge of access governance, security policies, and identity risk assessments.