[Hiring] IAM Security Engineer @Brandwatch

Role Description

As an IAM Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining identity and access management solutions using Okta as our primary platform. You will collaborate with global teams across security, infrastructure, and application development to ensure IAM policies and technologies align with business and compliance requirements.

• Design and implement IAM solutions using Okta, including SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) across enterprise systems.
• Integrate Okta with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM), directory services (e.g. Active Directory) and third-party applications.
• Support audits, compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001), and security assessments.
• Monitor and respond to IAM-related incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Define and enforce access policies and role-based access controls (RBAC) within Okta as well as maintain our existing IdP instances.
• Contribute to the development of IAM roadmaps and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in IAM engineering or related security roles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, CISSP, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.
• Strong background experience with SAML and OIDC federation protocols and working with various federated Identity Providers such as Okta.
• Familiarity with Okta Workflows, API integrations, and SCIM provisioning.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001, SOC2).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Requirements

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, CISSP, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.

Company Description

Cision is a global leader in media intelligence and communications solutions. Our InfoSec team is expanding to meet the growing demands of a secure, scalable, and resilient identity infrastructure.

• Cision equips PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data-driven world.
• Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.
• Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best.
• Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.
• Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.