The Role

　　Lord Abbett is a financial services company committed to delivering excellence in Investment Management. We prioritize security, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology to drive our success. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our digital assets, we are seeking a skilled Identity and Access Management Engineer to join our Jersey City office.

　　As an Identity and Access Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our digital identities, access controls, authentication, and authorization mechanisms. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of IAM principles, a strong technical skill set, and a passion for enhancing cybersecurity.

　　We’ll trust you to:

　　Design, implement, and manage the firm’s next gen Identity and Access Management solutions.Administer user provisioning and de-provisioning processes, ensuring timely and accurate access management.Develop and enforce access policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security standards.Collaborate with technology teams to integrate IAM solutions into existing infrastructure.Provide expertise and support during audits and assessments related to IAM practices.Conduct risk assessments and contribute to the development of security strategies.Implement and optimize Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to enhance user experience and security.Lead incident response efforts related to identity and access security incidents.

　　You'll need to have:

　　8 years+ working in Identity and Access Management or Cybersecurity roles.Strong knowledge of IAM principles, protocols, and industry best practices.Subject matter expertise with run-time platforms & technologies like Active Directory, Kerberos, LDAP, SAML and Public Key Infrastructures.Experience implementing a third-party identity management system like SailPoint or Saviynt is a strong plus.Experience working with third party IDP and SSO tools (i.e., Ping Identity, ForgeRock) to implement federated authentication with SaaS applications.Subject matter expertise with Linux and Windows operating systems and security internals.Proficiency in scripting and software development, particularly with platforms such as PowerShell, Python, and C#.Familiarity with compliance standards, regulations, and security certification (i.e., SAS 70, SOC 1).Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Degree in Computer Science or a related field.Relevant industry certifications (i.e., CISSP) are a plus.

　　Why Lord Abbett?

　　Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.

　　Principles-Led - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.Purpose-Driven - Embraces our mission: Securing a sustainable future for our clients, people, and world.We are honored to have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments and scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, a measure of LGBTQ+ workplace equality.  

　　Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $150,000 - $185,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

　　Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance. 

　　Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett

　　Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.