Identity Specialist (Open-Source Technologies)

Sword Group
Geneva, Switzerland
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Geneva, Switzerland

Tech stack

Java
Microsoft Active Directory
Agile Methodologies
Continuous Integration
Identity and Access Management
OAuth
Open Source Technology
Powershell
Openid Connect
Ansible
Zero Trust Network Access
JSON Web Token
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Web Services
Data Logging
Okta
Customer Identity Access Management
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Information Technology
Terraform
Software Version Control
Programming Languages

Job description

We are opening a position for an Identity Specialist (Open-Source Technologies) to strengthen a modern IAM product team based in Geneva. The role focuses on developing and operating on-premises identity platforms using open-source technologies, supporting a Zero Trust security approach and ensuring secure, seamless access for a globally distributed workforce., * Manage the evolution, maintenance, and lifecycle of the existing CIAM platform (WSO2 Identity Server) to ensure continuity and reliability

  • Design, deploy, and operate identity solutions based on open-source technologies (e.g., Keycloak, WSO2)
  • Implement advanced authentication mechanisms such as adaptive access, MFA, federation, and passwordless authentication aligned with Zero Trust principles
  • Integrate identity platforms with corporate environments (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID)
  • Support identity governance processes, including automated Joiner-Mover-Leaver workflows and provisioning
  • Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure visibility on identity-related activities and proactively mitigate risks
  • Handle incidents and service requests in collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain service stability
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, and contribute to open-source initiatives and internal knowledge sharing

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • At least 5 years of practical experience in Identity & Access Management with a strong focus on open-source solutions
  • Proven expertise with Keycloak and/or WSO2 Identity Server
  • Strong knowledge of identity standards and protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT)
  • Development skills in at least one programming language (preferably Java) and familiarity with version control and contribution workflows
  • Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, CI/CD pipelines)
  • Knowledge of identity integration with Active Directory and Entra ID is a plus
  • Experience working in Agile environments and collaborative delivery frameworks

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