IAM Backend Engineer

Job Description

What will you do in this role?
As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist, you will spearhead the development and implementation of robust IAM solutions within our growing cybersecurity team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing identities and access controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organisation's digital assets. Your expertise will be instrumental in establishing efficient IAM processes and frameworks to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will report to the Head of Cybersecurity, Bernard Helou.

The main responsibilities are:

• Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and rights management.
• Monitor IAM systems and access logs to detect and respond to security incidents, unauthorised access attempts, and anomalous user behaviour, minimising the risk of data breaches and insider threats.
• Together with the existing team members, support internal stakeholders on IAM-related matters, including access requests, access reviews, and identity governance processes.

About the team:
We have newly built a cybersecurity team that we want to strengthen with an IAM backend engineer. We support Schibsted Media and the journalists along their journey for free and independent press. Located in Norway and Sweden, the team is responsible for providing, supporting and maintaining cybersecurity tools for the company as well as providing safe products and services to our customers and journalists. We are part of the tech department, the cybersecurity team collaborates with other parts of the organisation, including journalists, editors, it-infrastructure, network, user devices, collaboration software, among others.

Key competencies:

• 1 - 3 years of experience in IAM roles, with practical experience in designing, implementing, and managing IAM solutions in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in IAM technologies and protocols, including LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Good technical skills, especially backend development and integration. Working with tools such as Postman, Visual Studio Code, Github.
• Understanding of identity governance principles and practices, including access management, lifecycle management, entitlement management.
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, Azure Active Directory, SailPoint, or other.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Nice to haves:

• Understanding of the threat landscape of a media house and how it is different from a “normal” company.
• Experience in PAM, IAM or IGA.
• Experience in SOAP UI, HTML, Javascript or beanshell.
• Sailpoint IdentityNow Certifications.
• Okta Certifications.
• Experience in integrating ServiceNow, Workday, or Google.

On Media
Our democracies depend on independent journalism - that’s our business!

Schibsted Media consists of some of the leading Nordic newspapers and media brands like VG, Aftenposten, Svenska Dagbladet, Aftonbladet, and many more. Now, Schibsted Media starts its journey as a new, independent company, and our ambition is to become the leading media destination in Nordics.

Schibsted is already at the forefront of technological development. Schibsted Media will continue to develop amazing products, strengthen authentic journalism and tailor make media content for our users. Everyone who works at Schibsted Media is a part of this bigger mission; reaching and empowering millions of people in their daily lives through offerings with superior relevance and authenticity. Join us in creating the media group of tomorrow.