Systems Engineer, Identity and Access Management

Fastly, Inc.
San Francisco, United States of America
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 148K

Job location

San Francisco, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Systems Engineering
Authentication Protocols
Basic Access Authentication
Cloud Computing
Configuration Management
DevOps
Github
Identity and Access Management
Python
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
OAuth
Powershell
Openid Connect
Azure
Cloud Services
Ansible
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
User Provisioning Software
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
Terraform

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer, Identity and Access Management to join our growing IT team. You will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, maintenance, and integration of IAM solutions that ensure secure access to our systems and data. Your foundational knowledge in directory services, authentication protocols, and automation will be valuable in ensuring the efficiency and security of our IT infrastructure., * Support IAM solutions: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and efficient Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across our IT infrastructure. This includes directory services, authentication systems, and access control mechanisms.

  • Assist with automation: Support the streamlining of user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access management processes through automation scripts and workflows.
  • Integrate and optimize: Help ensure the seamless integration of IAM systems with existing IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud services. This involves working with APIs, various authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth).
  • Troubleshoot and support: Provide technical support for IAM-related issues, resolving problems, and assisting in system stability and performance.
  • Share your knowledge: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation for IAM systems and processes.
  • Collaborate effectively: Work closely with other IT teams, security teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of IAM solutions with business needs and security requirements., LinkedIn Profile Website/Portfolio/Github etc: Have you previously been employed by Fastly? * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? * If you are currently on a VISA sponsorship, what type of VISA? (H1B, J1, etc.) My pronouns are:

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Requirements

  • IAM Experience: 4+ years of experience in supporting and managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in an IT environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and basic access control models.
  • Automation Skills: Familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python to assist with IAM tasks and workflows.
  • Cloud IAM Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud-based identity solutions (Azure AD, AWS or similar) is desirable.
  • Security Mindset: A basic understanding of security best practices related to IAM, including authentication, authorization, and access control.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various IT teams, security personnel, and business stakeholders.

We'll be super impressed if you have experience in any of these:

  • DevOps mindset: Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and configuration management tools (like Ansible, Chef, or Terraform).
  • Security certifications: Holding relevant security certifications at an entry or associate level.
  • Experience with advanced IAM concepts: Familiarity with concepts like Zero Trust security, risk-based authentication, and identity governance frameworks.

Benefits & conditions

The estimated salary range for this position is $104,830 to 147,996., We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly. Curious about our offerings?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. For 2024, we offer 11 paid local holidays, 11 paid company wellness days., As set forth in Fastly's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Gender * Are you Hispanic/Latino? * Please identify your race * Race & Ethnicity Definitions

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About the company

Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly's edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers' applications as close to their end-users as possible - at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. Fastly's customers include many of the world's most prominent companies, including GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue., Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly's edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers' applications as close to their end-users as possible - at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. Fastly's customers include many of the world's most prominent companies, including Vimeo, Pinterest, The New York Times, and GitHub., Why Fastly? * We have a huge impact. Fastly is a small company with a big reach. Not only do our customers have a tremendous user base, but we also support a growing number of open source projects and initiatives. Outside of code, employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand. * We love distributed teams. Fastly's home-base is in San Francisco, but we have multiple offices and employees sprinkled around the globe. As a new hire, you will be able to attend our IN-PERSON new hire orientation in our San Francisco office! It is an exciting week-long experience that we offer to new employees to build connections with colleagues across Fastly, participate in hands-on learning opportunities, and immerse yourself in our culture firsthand. * We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day. * We are passionate. Fastly is chock full of passionate people and we're not 'one size fits all'. Fastly employs authors, pilots, skiers, parents (of humans and animals), makeup geeks, coffee connoisseurs, and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.

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