Identity Management Consultant

We at Coforge are looking for IAM Specialist in Sheffield, UK (3 days weekly from office)

Technical Analyst Role

Overview

We are working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and modernising Application authentication and authorisation protocols across the bank.

Role Description

Technical Analyst Role

The roles are technical analyst roles with significant focus on technology. Successful candidates must therefore have strong analyst skills, experience of gathering and managing requirements and technical knowledge as a significant part of the role is working with technical/IAM specialists.

Key Accountabilities:

• This role requires an in-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows security and related technology.
• Knowledge of LDAP integrations, file transfer protocols such as SMB, as well as TLS protocols, ciphers, encryption and other authentication technologies.
• Experience with Kerberos, NTLM, and other standard LDAP authentication methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot application integration issues and assist with application configuration setup. Must be able to work in a team environment with a “can do” attitude capable of overcoming difficult challenges.
• Providing support to the wider team during outages / incidents
• Experience of integration of CDS applications, defining standards and implementation of these

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years overall IT experience with 2 - 3 years of experience working with Microsoft platform technologies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Directory services, application authentication and network security.
• Must show a progressive advancement in responsibility including deep troubleshooting technical skills.
• Self-driven and be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Requirements gathering in a technical environment – Cloud and on-premise infrastructure platforms
• Strong process mapping skills
• Strong analysis skills
• Identification of use cases
• Technical understanding of infrastructure technologies
• Experience of working closely with IT developers/engineers and operational teams
• Root cause analysis skills
• Ability to optimise processes and maximise efficiency
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Confident at presenting what they are working on
• Positive team player working as part of a large programme; questioning mind to fact find and challenge where appropriate
• Accountability for deliverables and proven track record of delivering on schedule
• Good time management
• Must be self-sufficient; able to deliver quality output without supervision
• Proficient in MS Excel, Visio, Confluence

Desirable Skills

• Banking experience
• Previous experience of working in a regulated banking/financial environment
• Experience of working with global teams