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Manager, IT Security Engineering - Identity & Access Management - Gilead Sciences
Software Engineer
Lead a team of security engineers to design, implement, and operate IAM solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments, ensuring robust access controls, compliance, and automation for critical enterprise systems.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the IAM strategy, covering cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and on‑premise systems.
- Architect, build, and maintain secure identity solutions using SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and privileged access management tools.
- Lead a team of security engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
- Automate provisioning, de‑provisioning, and policy enforcement through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and scripting (Python).
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and compliance teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
- Monitor, investigate, and remediate IAM‑related incidents, and drive continuous improvement of security posture.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in IAM, security engineering, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of cloud IAM services (AWS IAM, Azure AD) and standards such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect.
- Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong understanding of security architecture, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives.