FW: New Requirement - Senior Principal IAM Engineer Remote

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Senior Principal IAM Engineer Remote

Work Time in CST (Remote)

DEPARTMENT: Global Operations & Supply Chain – IT– Operations Innovation

1. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB (BRIEF SUMMARY)

Client is seeking a skilled Identity and Access Management IT Engineer / Architect to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting application development and run support for our manufacturing digital transformation solutions in the areas of identity and access management, encryption, authentication, certificate management, and Kubernetes orchestration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in these areas and a passion for ensuring secure and efficient IT operations.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Must Have:

Authentication as primary area of knowledge

▪ Experience with identity providers such as Keycloak for authentication and authorization.

▪ Deep knowledge of identity protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML 2.0

▪ Develop and support authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA).

▪ Troubleshoot and resolve authentication-related issues.

▪ Stay updated with the latest authentication technologies and best practices.

▪ Provide guidance and recommendations for constrained IIoT device authentication and access policies.

 

Identity Management:

▪ Design, implement, and manage identity management solutions for custom developed applications.

▪ Support user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access management processes and automation.

▪ Ensure compliance with identity and access management policies.

▪ Encryption:

▪ Implement and maintain encryption protocols to protect sensitive data.

▪ Manage encryption keys and ensure secure storage and access.

▪ Monitor and audit encryption processes for compliance and effectiveness.

 

Nice to Have:

Kubernetes Orchestration:

▪ Support containerized application development and deployment.

▪ Monitor and optimize Kubernetes performance and scalability.

▪ Improve service availability across cloud and ground clusters.

 

Strong Linux Experience:

▪ Proficient in administering Linux systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Debian) in production environments.

▪ Strong knowledge of Linux internals including system calls, process management, networking, and filesystems.

▪ Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning on Linux servers.

 

Certificate Management (secondary area of knowledge):

•                     manage the lifecycle of digital certificates, including issuance, renewal, and revocation.

•                     Ensure secure storage and handling of certificates and implement intermediate certificate issuers

•                     Support developers in automation for certificate rotation

 

DevOps

•                     Implements GitOps workflows for Kubernetes using declarative infrastructure in Git

•                     Manages manifests, Helm charts, or Kustomize in version control.

•                     Automates reconciliation between Git and clusters for consistent deployments

•                     Monitors and troubleshoots GitOps deployment issues, enforcing drift detection with Git-centric tools

•                     Designs, builds, and maintains scalable CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or similar tools.

 

Run Support:

▪ Provide ongoing support and maintenance for applications and services.

▪ Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

▪ Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth operation of applications.

▪ Mentor and develop offshore support team members to.

 

3. CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

1                    Drive for Results

2                    Partners with others, as necessary, to get the job done.

3                    Models the effort and focus needed to achieve goals.

4                    Implement and manage tools for achievement of the project KPIs.

5                    Maintains a strong position when presented with contrary evidence.

6                    Break down tasks into manageable plans.

7                    Detail oriented.

8                    Confidence

Critical thinking Interpersonal Relationships

▪ Relates well to people at varying levels and positions in the organization, both internally and externally

▪ Builds constructive and effective relationships.

▪ Demonstrates integrity, honesty and openness when dealing with others.

▪ Shares expertise with others

▪ Quickly finds common ground and resolves problems for the good of all.

▪ Encourages collaboration across teams, business units, regions and/or functions.

▪ Fosters an open dialogue with individuals, teams, and work groups.

▪ Provides partnership and feedback to stakeholders.

▪ Communications skills-verbal / written.

 

Adaptability

 

▪ Can handle risks and uncertainty.

▪ Revises plans to respond to requirements or others' preferences.

▪ Adjusts strategy when initial directions are unsuccessful.

▪ Can effectively manage under new or changing circumstances.

▪ Provides the communication link between the project team and stakeholders.

▪ Requires the ability to negotiate and manage competing priorities across multiple functional areas.

▪ Work independently with little direction.

▪ Taking concept and putting it into a plan

▪ Calm under pressure.

▪ Customer focus.

▪ Due Diligence

 

4. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

1                    Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

2                    4+ years of experience in IT engineering, with a focus on identity management, encryption, authentication, certificate management, and Kubernetes orchestration.

3                    Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.

4                    Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

5                    Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools.

6                    Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

7                    Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

8                    Preferred Qualifications:

9                    Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator, CISSP, etc.).

10                Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, GitOps).

11                Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies.

 

5. PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described within the principal accountabilities and core competencies sections of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

▪ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.

▪ The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.

▪ Must be able to travel independently to various Client buildings/sites if required to do.

 

 

Warm Regards,

Ravi Jadhav  Manager - Delivery & Client Engagement  Pentangle Tech Services LLC

Email : ravi.jadhav@pentangletech.com

Phone no. - 2482755693

Website: www.pentangletech.com

linkedin.com/in/ravi-jadhav-1535b4252

 

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