IT Security Specialist (Identity & AI)
Quick Summary
Review and improve policies, standards, reference architectures and control
Identify gaps affecting human, privileged, machine and AI identities; conduct security risk assessments; and recommend practical remediation measures and security solutions.
Responsibilities
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Requirements
~2 min readHave a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Have at least 3 years of relevant experience in identity security, cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure operations or security architecture, including hands-on experience implementing, administering or supporting enterprise identity and AI security platforms and their underlying infrastructure.
Have practical knowledge of enterprise infrastructure operations, including Windows Server or Linux administration, platform monitoring, system hardening, patching, backup and recovery, high availability, capacity management, change management and technical troubleshooting.
Understand identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorisation, Zero Trust, least privilege, segregation of duties, privileged access, access reviews and identity-related threat scenarios.
Have working knowledge of enterprise identity technologies and integration patterns, including Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos, federation and REST APIs.
Can analyse complex security and operational issues, translate requirements into practical controls, and troubleshoot identity integrations and access-related incidents.
Can work effectively with system owners, architects, operations teams, auditors and vendors, and communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to different audiences.
Are organised, outcome-focused and able to maintain clear technical documentation, operating procedures and implementation records.
Good to have
Experience with identity governance, privileged access and secrets-management platforms.
Experience with cloud IAM, CIEM, identity threat detection and response, non-human identity governance, workload identities or hybrid identity environments.
Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modelling or risk assessments for Generative AI, agentic AI or other emerging technologies.
Proficiency in PowerShell, Python or similar languages for security automation, API integration and orchestration; exposure to infrastructure as code or DevSecOps practices is an advantage.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 8, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- October 3, 2026
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