Security Operations Officer - IAM Specialist

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for an established technology solutions and services provider in Doha, Qatar. Our client is seeking an experienced Security Operations Officer – IAM Specialist who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide Identity & Access Management (IAM) frameworks. This role plays a critical part in securing access to systems, applications, and cloud environments, ensuring strong governance, privileged account security, and compliance across the organization. The position demands deep hands-on expertise in IAM, PAM, IGA, and cloud identity platforms along with bilingual proficiency in Arabic.

Key Responsibilities

IAM Implementation & Operations

• Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, Federation, Azure Entra ID, SailPoint, and others.
• Implement and administer IAM architectures in GCP (Cloud Identity, IAM, Workforce Identity Federation, Workload Identity Federation, Identity-Aware Proxy).
• Implement IAM capabilities within Azure (Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, Identity Protection, Entitlement Management).
• Provide technical inputs for IAM architecture planning and roadmap decisions.
• Support the rollout of Zero Trust models and adaptive authentication policies.
• Integrate IAM systems across on-premise IT, cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Perform periodic access reviews to eliminate privilege creep and enforce least privilege.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Identity Lifecycle Management

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)

Generate compliance reports, audit trails, and governance documentation.

Cloud IAM Integration

Governance, Risk & Collaboration

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Certifications (Preferred)

Required Skillset

Benefits

Requirements

Key Responsibilities IAM Implementation & Operations - Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, Federation, Azure Entra ID, SailPoint, and others. - Implement and administer IAM architectures in GCP (Cloud Identity, IAM, Workforce Identity Federation, Workload Identity Federation, Identity-Aware Proxy). - Implement IAM capabilities within Azure (Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, Identity Protection, Entitlement Management). - Provide technical inputs for IAM architecture planning and roadmap decisions. - Support the rollout of Zero Trust models and adaptive authentication policies. - Integrate IAM systems across on-premise IT, cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) environments. - Perform periodic access reviews to eliminate privilege creep and enforce least privilege. Privileged Access Management (PAM) - Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM platforms. - Secure privileged accounts and enforce Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Access (JEA) models. - Configure privileged session monitoring, recording, and risk-based controls. - Conduct periodic privileged account certifications and reviews. - Administer break-glass emergency access procedures. Identity Lifecycle Management - Automate identity lifecycle processes including Joiner–Mover–Leaver workflows. - Implement automated provisioning and deprovisioning across applications and systems. - Configure and maintain RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control) models. Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) - Deploy and manage IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt). - Configure and lead access certification campaigns and periodic access reviews. - Enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies with conflict analysis and remediation. Generate compliance reports, audit trails, and governance documentation. Cloud IAM Integration - Integrate IAM solutions across multi-cloud platforms : AWS IAM, Azure Entra ID, and GCP Cloud Identity. - Implement cross-cloud identity federation, SSO, and unified authentication flows. Governance, Risk & Collaboration - Produce IAM dashboards, metrics, and KPIs for leadership and governance committees. - Monitor identity risk scores and deploy risk-based access controls. - Identify IAM security gaps and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. - Support incident response investigations related to IAM and PAM systems. - Ensure adherence to IAM policies, standards, and regulatory frameworks including ISO 27001, Qatar NIA, QCSF, PDPPL, and other national compliance requirements. - Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure owners, and business units to develop IAM-aligned security solutions.