Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a proficient Identity and Access Manager to ensure that the right individuals have access to our company’s technology systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing identity and access management systems, reviewing user access rights, and maintaining access policies.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of identity and access management principles, as well as familiarity with a wide range of identity management tools.

The role requires an individual who can create secure systems that still facilitate ease of user access.

Primary Job Role:

The Identity and Access Manager is responsible for managing the systems and processes that ensure the correct users have appropriate access to IT Systems and Platforms. Ensure access is granted at the right levels and within the necessary time frames.

• Design, implement and maintain identity and access management systems

• Analyze user access requirements and develop access policies

• Perform regular audits to ensure security protocols are not being breached

• Manage user identities and determine their access rights

• Ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations

• Investigate any irregularities in system access

• Develop strategies to handle security incidents and coordinate responses to such incidents

• Train staff on security protocols and the use of identity management software

• Work closely with all IT departments and relevant business functions to align system protocols with company needs

• Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead and manage a team of IAM specialists, including defining goals, setting priorities, and managing performance.

• Stakeholder Communication: Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders across the organization, including IT, HR, legal, and executive teams.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to align IAM strategy with the overall business objectives and adapt to changing business needs and technological advancements.

Qualifications

Experience and Qualification

• Proven work experience in identity and access management roles

• Experience with identity management software such as Okta, Microsoft Identity Manager or Oracle Identity Management

• Excellent knowledge of cyber security principles and data privacy laws

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and directory services

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

• Certification in Cybersecurity or Identity and Access Management is a plus

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Job Title: Identity and Access Manager

• Work Environment: This role is primarily office-based but may require some travel to attend meetings or conduct site visits.

• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director Environments

• Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Interviews and selections are being made continuously. If you are interested, apply as soon as possible.

As a step in our recruitment process, all final candidates will undergo a background check, to get us an understanding of our future employees.

We respectfully decline all offers of recruitment and/or advertising assistance.

IFS Fact
IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for customers around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. The industry expertise of our people and solutions, together with a commitment to delivering value to every one of our customers, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 6,000+ employees and growing ecosystem of partners support more than 10,000 customers around the world challenge the status quo and realize their competitive advantage. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.