An Exciting Contract Opportunity for Software Engineer (Security/ Access Management) with one of the Leading Tech Client in UK (Remote)
Role: Software Engineer (Security/ Access Management , Python and SQL)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: UK- Remote
Description The Software Engineer should have prior experience with security policy, risk, and access management disciplines and be comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams.
This position will be responsible for identifying and enforcing solutions to control access to internal systems.
An ideal candidate is someone that has technical knowledge of the broad aspects of information security and is able to identify deficiencies in the access management space.
This role specifically needs deep conceptual understanding of the IAM concepts that can be applied to IAM solutions.
This role requires a broad mix of security, technical, coding and communication skills coupled with a strong desire to learn.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in writing custom scripts in Python/C++ and PHP/Hack
BSc in Computer Science related field, or equivalent experience
Experience building large-scale distributed systems or similar experience
5+ years of software development experience
Experience in assessing security deficiencies in first-party/internal information systems and recommending mitigating controls
5+ years of proven experience working on Information Security teams or conducting Information Security consulting engagements
Knowledge of evaluating systems architectural designs, data-flow diagrams and technical security implementations, particularly in context of access management in different geographical locations.
Experience with developing security reporting and recommendations that are meaningful, defensible and actionable for a variety of audiences
Ability to manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects in a fast paced environment with little supervision
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal, interpersonal skills, and ability to work cross-functionally with various teams
Required Skills:
Experience in writing custom scripts in Python/C++ /PHP/Hack
Experience building large-scale distributed systems or similar experience
Knowledge of evaluating systems architectural designs, data-flow diagrams and technical security implementations, particularly in context of access management.
Responsibilities
Design and implement systems that enhance the security of Client's Identity & Access Management Systems
Build and maintain tools that improve the Identity and Access Management posture.
Conduct design and code reviews Analyse and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability for assigned product area and/or systems
Identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems
Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa
Articulate security findings to internal to a variety of stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Provide defensible recommendations on technical, physical and administrative control implementations based on findings while balancing the cost versus benefits
Participate in the development and oversight of corrective actions relating to security issues
Participate in cross-functional, team, and status review meetings
Recommend process improvement and strategic initiatives as related to security.
Preferred qualifications
Program and project management skills
Experience in the IAM domain in a cloud based infrastructure environment
Good grasp of SOX, SOC2, NIST, PCI, ISO, and other security regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including a basic understanding of data analysis techniques