We are looking for a skilled IBM Verify Administrator with 5–7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to join our team in Amman. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of hands-on experience administering IBM Verify products, with a strong understanding of authentication, federation, and identity governance.
In this role you will install, configure, and maintain IBM Verify environments, onboard applications for Single Sign-On, manage identity lifecycle processes, and work closely with application teams and developers to deliver secure, reliable access solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and upgrade IBM Verify components with high availability, on both appliance and containerized (OpenShift/Kubernetes) deployments.
- Configure and maintain Reverse Proxy (WebSEAL) instances, junctions, access control policies, and session management.
- Onboard applications for Single Sign-On using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect federation.
- Configure multi-factor authentication, passwordless, and adaptive/risk-based access policies.
- Manage identity lifecycle processes, including joiner-mover-leaver provisioning, adapters, and access recertification campaigns.
- Integrate IBM Verify with Active Directory/LDAP, HR sources, and target applications.
- Define SSL configurations, keystores, and federation signing certificates, and manage their renewal.
- Apply fix packs, firmware updates, and patches, and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- Monitor IBM Verify environments and forward audit logs to the SIEM (e.g., IBM QRadar).
- Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and federation issues.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to application teams and developers integrating with IBM Verify.
- Maintain technical documentation and runbooks, and support internal and external security audits.
- Work on and resolve support tickets.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), including at least 3 years administering IBM Verify (formerly IBM Security Verify).
- Proven experience administering IBM Verify Access, covering Reverse Proxy (WebSEAL), Advanced Access Control, and Federation modules.
- Working knowledge of IBM Verify Governance: identity lifecycle, provisioning adapters, role management, and access certification.
- Working knowledge of IBM Verify Directory/LDAP and Microsoft Active Directory integration.
- Strong knowledge of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Kerberos, and FIDO2.
- Strong knowledge of containers and orchestration (Kubernetes and OpenShift).
- Familiarity with network architecture and security, including firewalls, DNS, load balancers, SSL/TLS, and PKI.
- Working knowledge of REST APIs, SCIM, and web services.
- Knowledge of Linux and scripting (Bash or Python).
- Ability to build and run SQL queries (DB2, PostgreSQL, or Oracle).
- Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
- Familiarity with help desk software (preferably Jira Service Management).
- Strong troubleshooting skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- IBM Verify certifications are a strong plus.