IAM Security Specialist — Cloud & Access Delivery

Smart Communications; Philippines; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Communications is seeking an IAM professional to design, implement, and maintain scalable identity and access management solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes access control policies, automation with Python/PowerShell/Java, and hands-on use of SailPoint, Entra ID, and Aveksa, with collaboration across cybersecurity and IT teams to strengthen defenses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable IAM solutions and platforms.
• Expertise in developing and enforcing access control policies and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with implementing automated workflows for identity and access requests.
• Proficiency in IAM tools such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, and Aveksa.
• Strong background in IAM automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java), including API integrations.
• Familiarity with cloud security and IAM frameworks across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements security controls, systems, remote access solutions, and infrastructure architecture in alignment with defined requirements and guidelines; configures network controls to protect the organization's environment in a timely manner.
• Provides recommendations for security products, services, and procedures to enhance system architecture and security controls; conducts testing and evaluation of new cybersecurity technologies and controls.
• Collaborates with cybersecurity and technology teams to deploy vulnerability mitigations and support integration activities; leverages industry standards and frameworks to identify capabilities and technologies that strengthen cyber defenses across diverse scenarios.
• Implements security systems by defining intrusion detection methodologies and preparing both preventive and reactive measures.
• Reviews security technologies, tools, and services, and provides recommendations to the broader security team based on security, financial, and operational metrics.
• Defines processes and architectures for securing networks, applications, and infrastructure; builds firewalls and implements intrusion detection systems in complex environments.

Skills

IAM design

Access control policies

IAM workflows

SailPoint

Entra ID

Aveksa

IAM automation

Python

PowerShell

Java

APIs

Azure IAM

AWS IAM

GCP IAM

Tools

SailPoint

Microsoft Entra ID

Aveksa

Job description

Smart Communications is seeking an IAM professional to design, implement, and maintain scalable identity and access management solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes access control policies, automation with Python/PowerShell/Java, and hands-on use of SailPoint, Entra ID, and Aveksa, with collaboration across cybersecurity and IT teams to strengthen defenses.