At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
We are seeking a for an IAM Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the FA’s IAM program. The successful candidate will have experience with SOX & FTC compliance specifically around IAM controls. To be successful in this role, a good candidate should have experience in Microsoft Purview and Entra Identity Management & Application Integration. Good experience in knowledge of SOX compliance (User Access Review, UAR), knowledge and experience in 3rd party product integration to the current FA environment and experience in handling and managing data protection of products ( specifically email protection)
What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Who You Are:
You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities for Senior IAM Engineer: -
- Administer, configure, and maintain a variety of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms.
- Oversee user lifecycle management processes, ensuring timely facilitation of both automated and manual provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts and access rights across a wide range of applications and systems.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously update comprehensive technical documentation, which includes:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for IAM processes.
- Configuration guides and runbooks for IAM tools.
- System architecture diagrams and data flow representations.
- User guides and training materials related to IAM services.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret IAM-related data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, including:
- Generating reports on access patterns, user behavior, and authentication events.
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for IAM services.
- Supporting audit and compliance reporting by extracting and presenting relevant access data.
- Provide expert-level support for IAM-related incidents, ensuring timely resolution of access issues, authentication failures, and system errors.
- Assist in ensuring IAM systems adhere to internal security policies and external regulatory requirements by reviewing configurations and processes against established standards.
- Collaborate closely with application owners, IT operations, security architects, and audit teams to ensure effective integration and management of IAM solutions.
- Identify opportunities to optimize IAM processes, enhance security controls, and improve user experience through data-driven insights.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to IAM.
- Implement and manage access controls, including role-based access control (RBAC), segregation of duties (SoD), and least privilege principles.
- Establish identity governance frameworks and conduct periodic access reviews to ensure compliance with SOX, SOC, CJIS, and ISO 27001 regulations.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation, evidence, and support during SOX, SOC, CJIS, and ISO 27001 audits.
