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AWS Cloud SME / IGA & Azure Engineer

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Cloud & Virtualization

Role Summary:
Seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), AWS/Azure security tools, and modern cloud permission management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with identity roles, entitlements, CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management), and ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response), alongside exposure to AI/ML concepts and tools like CrowdStrike.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an SME for AWS Cloud infrastructure and security, particularly in Identity Governance and permission management.

  • Configure and manage AWS security tools to control and monitor access rights, entitlements, and roles.

  • Work across AWS and Azure platforms to implement scalable and secure IGA frameworks.

  • Manage and maintain Identity Governance platforms, including policy definition, role mining, and access certifications.

  • Implement and manage CIEM solutions to continuously monitor and govern cloud entitlements.

  • Collaborate with security teams to implement ITDR strategies using tools such as CrowdStrike.

  • Evaluate and incorporate ML/AI capabilities into security and governance frameworks for anomaly detection and intelligent access management.

  • Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.



Requirements

  • Proven experience with AWS Security Tools and permission management.

  • Working knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure and security.

  • Hands-on experience with Identity Governance solutions (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt).

  • Strong understanding of identity concepts: roles, entitlements, permissions, and policies.

  • Familiarity with CIEM solutions and methodologies.

  • Knowledge of ITDR tools and implementation, especially with CrowdStrike.

  • Understanding of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts in the context of identity and access security.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.