As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

The Identity & Access Mgmt Engineer is an individual contributor within the Identity & Access Mgmt (IAM) team delivering secure access to Fortrea network, infrastructure, online applications, and services. This individual will be an IAM subject matter experts to build, operate and continually deliver IAM services for all colleague and consumer’s needs. Builds and modernizes the IAM services to strengthen their security posture, ensure alignment with industry leading practices and implement modern cyber security principles. Executes the development and implementation of strategies for IAM services that will support Fortrea revenue-generating and regulated services to ensure a competitive advantage for Fortrea.

This role will report to either the Director Identity Access Management or Associate Director Identity Access Management

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Works as part of a team to execute the implementation and execution of Colleague and Consumer Identity and Access Management (IAM) services; leading build, implementation, deployment, onboarding and continual enhancements of IAM services.

• Executes against the future proof vision that is in-line with industry best practices and drives Fortrea towards establishing Identity as a Security Perimeter and establishing zero trust principles working closely with the stakeholders to support Fortrea business objectives.

• Implements IAM capabilities including Identity Governance, Privilege Access Management, Single-Sign-On, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication, Directory Services and Certificate Services, to deliver effective and user friendly IAM services.

• Integrates applications and systems that will utilize IAM services for all authentications to Fortrea infrastructure, devices and applications.

• Implements, and runs IAM services adhering to enterprise security standards, guidelines and procedures to protect the integrity, availability and privacy of all information assets.

• Executes the provisioning, de-provisioning and management of users identities and entitlements.

• Implements and runs Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority for internal and external business needs.

• Works closely with the Managed Security Service Provider to deliver the IAM Services.

• Supports efforts to achieve and maintain IAM compliance with relevant security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and compliance regulations (e.g. SOX)

• Implements appropriate metrics and KPIs and provides regular reporting on the identity and access management program maturity.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

Experience (Minimum Required): 

• Minimum of 2 years’ expertise in cybersecurity and identity and access management solutions implementation and integration activities.

• Proven experience and success with current and emerging IAM technologies such as automated provisioning/de-provisioning, SSO, identity federation, multifactor authentication, role/policy-based access, virtual directories, privileged access management, etc.

• Demonstrated success in executing IAM product deployments.

• Familiarity with federated identity and web services security concepts such as SAML, Liberty ID-FF and ID-WSF, WS-Federation, OpenID, OAuth and WS-Security

• Solid understanding of key Identity & Access Management processes (e.g. joiners/movers/leavers, access request and approval workflows, user access recertification), concepts (e.g. RBAC, SoD) and best practices, with ability to design and implement them

• Experience with writing technical design (architecture, processes) and operational guidance documentation

• Good understanding of IT Operations, infrastructure support, operations monitoring and end user support

• Good understanding of ITSM/ITIL processes

• Ability to think technically, innovatively, and execute effectively.

• Proven experience in collaborating across various IT and business domains

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.

• Relevant IAM vendor certifications

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Ability to work remotely, communicate verbally, in writing, and view on screen content

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

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