Identity and Access Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

NTT DATA is seeking a skilled Identity and Access Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is essential for protecting the organization's sensitive systems through secure identity lifecycle management, robust authentication, and effective privileged access controls. You will be responsible for designing, architecting, and implementing enterprise-grade Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, contributing to technical excellence and innovation.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and belonging. NTT DATA is a global leader in business and technology services, dedicated to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement end-to-end IAM and PAM solutions across the enterprise.
• Develop, document, and enforce policies and procedures for identity lifecycle management, access governance, access certification, and privileged session controls.
• Integrate IAM/PAM platforms with on-premises, cloud, and hybrid applications, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, and SaaS platforms.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on IAM and PAM, advising technical teams and business stakeholders on best practices, security models, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct periodic reviews of user access rights and privileged accounts to ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity-related issues, including authentication, authorization, and system integration challenges.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and new technologies within the IAM/PAM space to continuously strengthen the security posture.
• Maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks associated with IAM/PAM services.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing IAM and PAM solutions at an enterprise scale.
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk and/or BeyondTrust is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization standards including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Experience with directory services such as Active Directory, Azure AD, and LDAP.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation and system integration.
• Knowledge of cloud identity solutions such as Azure AD, Okta, or other IAM cloud providers.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex identity concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• CyberArk
• BeyondTrust
• SAML
• OAuth
• OpenID Connect
• Active Directory
• Azure AD
• LDAP
• PowerShell
• Python
• Okta
• Problem-solving
• Communication

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Relevant certifications such as CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE) or BeyondTrust Certified Professional are highly desirable.