Sr. Identity and Access Management Specialist (Hybrid)
About The Position
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a nearly 100-year history of strong financial performance. Recognized as a Forbes Best Midsize Employer and a Great Place to Work® for six consecutive years, Selective empowers employees to 'Be Uniquely You' by contributing their diverse talents and perspectives. The company is committed to serving customers by mitigating loss and restoring lives and businesses. This role is an individual contributor position within the IAM team, focusing on shaping the organization's IAM roadmap, designing, implementing, and maturing IAM systems to enhance security, optimize access management, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic IAM guidance. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States, as Selective will not sponsor employment visas.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity and with IAM practitioner experience.
- Proven experience configuring and integrating IAM platforms using solutions like Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, Saviynt, or ForgeRock.
- Experience implementing regulatory requirements such as 23 NYCRR 500, HIPAA, GLBA, and SEC cybersecurity rules.
- Experience with identity lifecycle management processes and workflows, access provisioning/deprovisioning, and user account management across multiple systems.
- Strong understanding of IAM principles, including RBAC, ABAC, PAM, SSO, MFA, and directory services.
- Experience with emerging IAM trends, including password-less authentication, zero trust, and advanced access control concepts.
- Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for IAM automation.
- Solid knowledge of identity federation protocols and standards. (e.g., LDAP, SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and API integrations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant industry certifications such as CIAM, CISSP, CRISC, SailPoint Identity Certified Implementation Engineer, Okta Certified Administrator, or similar preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and recommend Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions to support enterprise-wide IAM objectives.
- Design and implement automated identity lifecycle workflows, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reconciliation.
- Establish and maintain API-based integrations for IGA functionalities, including access requests and reporting.
- Enforce access controls aligned with least privilege, segregation of duties, and identity governance best practices.
- Implement access re-certification processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Define and enforce role-based access control (RBAC) models to align with organizational needs and security standards.
- Perform periodic assessments to optimize IAM processes, mitigate risks, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop metrics and reports for senior leadership to measure IAM performance and compliance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including Human Resources, Application Development, and Infrastructure teams, to design and optimize IAM solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior IAM team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Incentive plan eligibility
- Comprehensive health care plans
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
- 20 days of paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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