Information Security Engineer - Access Management (IAM/PAM)
Egypt Full-Time
Information Security Engineer - Access Management (IAM/PAM) Founded in 2018, MaxAB is a rapidly growing food and grocery B2B e-commerce and distribution platform that serves a network of traditional retailers (mom-and-pop stores) across the MENA region. Using proprietary technology, MaxAB offers a transformative pull-driven supply chain and a tech-product that empowers both traditional retailers and suppliers. MaxAB offers traditional retailers the simplicity of dealing with one supplier, transparent pricing, on-demand delivery, and a range of value-added and embedded finance solutions. Suppliers benefit from MaxAB’s end-to-end supply chain solutions and business intelligence tools that allow them to accurately predict, monitor, and control the impact of their strategies in real time.
Our MaxAB talent are dedicated to uphold the MaxAB culture and values all while continuing to grow and improve services for our clients. They are innovating new ways to help improve the quality of life of the Egyptian retailer and soon to other retailers globally.
If you are passionate about working hard to make an impact and innovate new solutions, MaxAB is looking for top talent.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Information Security Engineer specializing in Access Management, IAM (Identity and Access Management), and PAM (Privileged Access Management). As a member of our security team, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure access controls and privilege management solutions to protect our organization's critical assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in access management.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain robust IAM and PAM solutions to ensure secure access management across the organization's systems and applications. Develop and enforce access control policies, standards, and procedures to minimize security risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define access management requirements, including user provisioning, authentication, and authorization processes. Conduct access reviews and audits to identify and remediate access control issues, including excessive privileges, orphaned accounts, and unauthorized access. Evaluate and recommend IAM and PAM tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance the organization's access management capabilities. Provide guidance and support to development teams in implementing secure access controls within applications and services. Monitor access management systems and tools for security incidents, anomalies, and unauthorized access attempts. Participate in security incident response activities related to access management and privilege escalation incidents. Stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends related to access management and IAM/PAM.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus. Proven experience as an Information Security Engineer or similar role with a focus on access management, IAM, and PAM. Strong knowledge of IAM and PAM concepts, best practices, and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Hands-on experience with IAM and PAM tools such as AWS IAM, Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, or similar platforms. Familiarity with identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Experience with access management in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable. Understanding of security principles and technologies related to authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate access-related risks and vulnerabilities. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.* Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
