Authentication & Authorization Security Engineer

My client is currently seeking an Authentication & Authorization Security Engineer to join their growing cyber security team in Cork. This is a technical role focused on supporting and operating 24/7 identity authentication platforms. The position plays a key role in ensuring secure, reliable, and timely access to enterprise resources while contributing to the ongoing development and maturity of an Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate and support IAM authentication systems on a 24/7 basis, including participation in a rotating on-call schedule
• Handle incident, change, and problem management related to identity services, ensuring rapid issue resolution and minimal downtime.
• Monitor system health and performance, perform maintenance, apply patches, and implement security updates.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation, reports, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment, compliance, and risk management.
• Support audits, compliance requests, and user-facing IAM issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive operational excellence.
• Participation in a structured on-call rotation supporting global teams.
• Weekend on-call coverage every 4-6 weeks, with additional compensation for on-call availability and hours worked.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting IAM solutions, particularly Entra ID, Active Directory, and/or Okta.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
• Knowledge of authentication and federated identity protocols (MFA, Kerberos, OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, etc.).
• Scripting or development experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, NodeJS, PHP).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and cloud security concepts.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

If you tick some or all of the above, Please reach out for a confidential chat!