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Role Overview
As an IAM Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining identity and access management solutions using Okta as our primary platform. You will collaborate with global teams across security, infrastructure, and application development to ensure IAM policies and technologies align with business and compliance requirements.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
What We Offer
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement IAM solutions using Okta, including SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management.
Manage identity lifecycle processes (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) across enterprise systems.
Integrate Okta with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM), directory services (e.g. Active Directory) and third-party applications.
Support audits, compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001), and security assessments.
Monitor and respond to IAM-related incidents and vulnerabilities.
Define and enforce access policies and role-based access controls (RBAC) within Okta as well as maintain our existing IdP instances.
Contribute to the development of IAM roadmaps and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in IAM engineering or related security roles.
Hands-on experience with Okta Identity Cloud, including Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, and Advanced Server Access.
Strong background experience with SAML and OIDC federation protocols and working with various federated Identity Providers such as Okta.
Familiarity with Okta Workflows, API integrations, and SCIM provisioning.
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001, SOC2).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, CISSP, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.
Preferred Locations
Budapest, Hungary (Cision regional hub)
APAC region (e.g., Singapore, Australia, India) with flexibility for remote work
Why Join Us
Be part of a global InfoSec team shaping the future of secure identity at Cision.
Work with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.
As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results.
PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its
Brandwatch and
Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit
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Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.
Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com
