IT Security Specialist - IAM and Finance

Hays Hong Kong
Full time Contract On-site Competitive

About the job

Your new company
This prestigious financial institution is looking for a Security Specialist who has hands-on experience with IAM and Security to join its dynamic business here in Hong Kong.

Your new role
  • Serve as a Subject-Matter Expert to architect, design, deliver and manage workforce IAM capabilities across provisioning, authentication, authorisation and entitlement management.
  • Analyse and design security control to mitigate identity-based attacks and securely deliver identity security solutions with capabilities such as SAST/DAST in the deployment lifecycle.
  • Design and drive the integration between applications with Identity security solutions.
  • Support in the system development lifecycle (SDLC), such as architecture and infrastructure design, technical requirements and operational documentation, technical and user testing, user training, maintenance and support.
  • Work closely with technical vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are addressed, and security solutions are implemented effectively.
  • Coordinate and collaborate closely with IT and business users to ensure successful enablement of identity security-related solutions.


What you'll need to succeed
  • A Bachelor's or above degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; with cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Security Auditor/Manager (CISA/CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Professional (CISP) are highly preferred, identity security solution (IGA/IAM/IdP) related certification is a plus.
  • At least 3+ years of experience in driving and managing security solutions, including implementation and operations, or related technology projects; with proven experience in implementing identity security solutions (IGA/IAM/IdP).
  • Strong understanding of open IAM standards and concepts such as Single-Sign on (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), identity lifecycle management, RBAC/PBAC/ABAC, LDAP, and entitlement management.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather business and technical requirements to architect, design, and facilitate end-to-end application integrations for identity security solutions (IGA/IAM/IdP) is a plus.
  • A good understanding of Access Control across Directory Server, Databases, and enterprise applications, with concept on Zero Trust and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) would be a definite advantage.
  • Strong understanding of computer systems, including operating systems, databases, networks, infrastructure, container technology, and cloud computing.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation skills, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders.


What you'll get in return

  • Market leading compensation package

  • Further development within the Finance and Cybersecurity space
  • Opportunity for better career trajectory


What you need to do now
For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Technology, please contact Justin Dionaldo at Hays on 2230 7930 or email [email protected]

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