Identity and Access Management Specialist

About Us

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The opportunity

Specialist - Identity & Access Management, Core42 - Abu Dhabi, UAE. A hands-on identity and access management role with 5-6 years of relevant experience across identity lifecycle management, access governance, privileged access, authentication, application onboarding and IAM automation. The role works across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SailPoint IdentityIQ and BeyondTrust PAM/EPM, independently handling IAM operations, troubleshooting complex identity and access issues, supporting security and audit requirements, and contributing to IAM transformation and automation initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

Identity lifecycle & access governance

• Manage end-to-end Identity Lifecycle Management (JML) processes, including onboarding, mover, offboarding, account modification, re-enablement, extension and access provisioning
• Manage user accounts, security groups, administrative roles, RBAC, application access, privileged identities and entitlements following least-privilege principles
• Support SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) operations such as identity aggregation, provisioning, access requests, approvals, certifications/access reviews, entitlement management and troubleshooting
• Conduct periodic User Access Reviews and Access Certifications, identify excessive, inappropriate or obsolete access, and coordinate remediation with appropriate stakeholders
• Support identity governance and security controls for all identity types, including employees, contractors, guests, privileged accounts, service/non-human accounts, shared accounts and test identities

Platform administration, privileged access & integrations

• Administer and support Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SailPoint IdentityIQ, BeyondTrust PAM/EPM and other enterprise IAM platforms, including Entra ID identity administration, enterprise applications, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access and privileged/administrative access
• Manage and support PAM/PIM processes, including privileged account onboarding, administrative access, role activation, privileged-access reviews and periodic validation
• Support application onboarding and IAM integrations using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, LDAP, APIs and SSO
• Troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues involving SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, account provisioning, application access and privileged access; investigate IAM incidents and service requests, perform root-cause analysis and drive issues through to remediation and closure

Automation, compliance & continuous improvement

• Identify and deliver IAM automation for manual provisioning, deprovisioning, access validation, lifecycle management, reporting and repetitive operational activities, using SailPoint, Entra ID, Active Directory, APIs, PowerShell, Power Automate, ServiceNow and other automation technologies
• Participate in identity migrations, tenant/domain migrations, IAM platform enhancements, application integrations and security-control improvement initiatives
• Ensure IAM activities comply with organisational security policies, approval requirements, least privilege, Segregation of Duties (SoD) and Zero Trust principles; maintain access evidence, approvals, access-review records, account lifecycle evidence and control documentation for audit and compliance
• Monitor IAM processes and proactively identify security risks, access-control gaps, orphan accounts, excessive privileges and process weaknesses; develop and maintain IAM SOPs, runbooks, technical documentation, process flows, knowledge articles and operational reports
• Work closely with HR, Information Security, IT Infrastructure, application owners, service desk and business teams to resolve identity and access requirements; handle complex IAM issues and escalations independently and share knowledge with junior team members

What we’re looking for

(a) Required skills / qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management and enterprise identity/security operations
• Hands-on Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner, Mover, Leaver), user provisioning and deprovisioning, RBAC and entitlement management, and access reviews/certifications/recertification
• Strong administration experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory, including SSO, MFA and Conditional Access
• Hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) / IGA experience, and experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM/PIM)
• Working knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM and LDAP, with strong IAM troubleshooting across authentication, authorization and provisioning
• Sound understanding of least privilege, Zero Trust, Segregation of Duties (SoD), RBAC, privileged access governance and identity lifecycle controls, with experience writing IAM SOPs, runbooks and technical documentation

(b) Preferred skills / qualifications

• Hands-on experience with BeyondTrust PAM/EPM
• PowerShell scripting, REST API and Power Automate-based IAM automation, and experience with ServiceNow IAM workflows/ticketing
• Enterprise application onboarding/IAM integration, tenant, domain or identity migration, and non-human/service account governance experience
• Experience in a large enterprise IAM environment, including audit, compliance and access-control evidence, access recertification and security exception/approval processes; strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills, and the ability to independently own IAM activities and identify opportunities for automation, risk reduction and efficiency
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Identity & Access, SailPoint, BeyondTrust, cybersecurity or IAM would be an advantage

What working at Core42 offers

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.

• Competitive Salary: We offer an attractive salary package based on your skills and experience
• Yearly Bonus: In recognition of your contributions, you will receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Exclusive Discount Cards: Access special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards, offering discounts across a wide range of services
• Premium Family Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance, ensuring the well-being of you and your family
• Learning & Development: We offer access to top-tier learning platforms to help you grow in your career. Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to premium courses.