Lead IAM Engineer

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

The Lead Identity and Access Management Engineer is the subject matter expert (SME) in developing solutions and accountable for providing day-to-day engineering, administration, and support of Identity Management services and project-based activities. This role will collaborate closely with other Engineers, Architects, Operation teams, and other technology-skilled experts. The ideal candidate has a strong drive and passion for Information Security, specifically Identity and Access Management. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

* Deliver modern Identity and Access Management integrations. Serve as subject matter expert, as it pertains to IAM (Identity and Access Management) & PAM (Privileged Access Management) technology, strategy, and integration execution.

* Experience in building Identity Lifecycle automation, RBAC, Identity Policies and reporting, Password Policies, Separation of duties, User Provisioning, and approval workflows in SailPoint Identity Now

* Lead on large projects for Business Units to provide IAM solutions as needed in a team environment.

* Implementation and maintenance of Azure AD to provide SSO and CA (Conditional Access) integration capabilities, and integration and oversight of other future SSO and CA solutions.

* Document standards, architecture, implementation procedures.

* Research and follow industry trends around IAM and provide recommendations that influence our strategic plans

* Be self-directed, provide detailed estimates and work breakdown of typical activities

* Take part in an after-hours on-call support rotation and implement solutions, patching and deployment activities after hours as needed.

* Maintain awareness of applicable recent technologies, processes, and competitive trends.

* Execute enterprise PAM and MFA platform/products end to end by engineering activities and support.

* Oversee third party vendor technical work to ensure quality

* Experience in training, mentoring, directing, and validating the work of other engineers.

* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly identifying the best option in an emergency.

* Apply a balance of 70% technical and 30% functional knowledge to deliver quality results

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

* Must be very technical, well-rounded in the information security and Identity & Access Management space.

* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

* Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

* Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

* Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

* Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

* Ability to self-manage, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Industry and Work Experience:

* 10+ years in IT/ Cybersecurity/ IAM with a focus in IAM combined with minimum of 3+ years in a leading SailPoint IAM engineer capacity

* Experience with Rest Web services, SAML 2.0, SailPoint Identity Now, OAuth, OpenID, WS-Security, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and other authentication/authorization protocols strongly preferred.

* Financial industry experience preferred.

Academic:

* High school diploma or GED required.

* Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.