IAM 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:

• Design, implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and rights management.
• Implement technically the solutions and maintain the databases.
• 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.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on IAM-related matters, including access requests, access reviews, and identity governance processes.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies to facilitate security audits and assessments.

About the team:
We are building the cybersecurity team to 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, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Understanding of identity governance principles and practices, including access management, entitlement management, and privileged access management (PAM).
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, Azure Active Directory, SailPoint, or ForgeRock.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to haves:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CIAM would be appreciated.
• A good understanding of the threat landscape of a media house and how it is different from a “normal” company.

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.

Work with great people
Josefin Pihl

AD Targeting Operations Specialist

"Schibsted is a workplace where no day is like the other and you get to work with talented colleagues in a creative environment."

Anton Assarsson

Head of Editorial, Schibsted Brand Studio

"To me, Schibsted is synonymous with creativity and results. Driving change through innovation, teamwork, and integrity."

Estelle Douglas

Head of Trade and Marketing

"At Schibsted Marketing Services you get to work with ambitious, smart and fun people experiencing the fast-moving changing media landscape."

Max Schuler

Director Brand Studio

"Schibsteds ability to inspire, develop and challenge is absolutely outstanding. Apart from that, we have a great company culture."

Josefin Pihl

AD Targeting Operations Specialist

"Schibsted är en arbetsplats där ingen dag är den andra lik och du får arbeta med begåvade kollegor i en kreativ miljö."

Anton Assarsson

Head of Editorial, Schibsted Brand Studio

"För mig är Schibsted synonymt med kreativitet och resultat. Att driva förändring genom innovation, lagarbete och integritet."

Estelle Douglas

Head of Trade and Marketing

"På Schibsted Marketing Services får du jobba med ambitiösa, smarta och roliga människor som upplever det snabbt föränderliga medielandskapet."

Max Schuler

Director Brand Studio

"Schibsteds förmåga att inspirera, utveckla och utmana är helt enastående. Bortsett från det har vi en fantastisk företagskultur."

Josefin Pihl

AD Targeting Operations Specialist

"Schibsted er en arbeidsplass hvor ingen dager er like og du får jobbe med talentfulle kollegaer i et kreativt miljø."

Anton Assarsson

Head of Editorial, Schibsted Brand Studio

"For meg er Schibsted synonymt med kreativitet og resultater. Endring drives av innovasjon, teamwork og integritet."

Estelle Douglas

Head of Trade and Marketing

"I Schibsted Marketing Services jobber du med ambisiøse, smarte og morsomme folk og tar del i medielandskapets raske endring."

Max Schuler

Director Brand Studio

"Schibsted sin evne til å inspirere, utvikle og utfordre er absolutt eksemplarisk. I tillegg har vi en god arbeidskultur."

Johanna Nilsen

Student Ambassador

"Being a student ambassador is a fun and flexible way to broaden your network while learning a lot about the Schibsted brand"

Emma Johansson

Student Ambassador

"No two days are alike as a student ambassador and that is what makes this job so much fun!"

Great Place to Work

• Learn and develop within Learning Lab
• 6000 fantastic colleagues in over 4 countries
• Empowering body and mind with Schibsted Life
• Career opportunities within the Schibsted family
• We embrace diversity
• Karriärmöjligheter inom Schibstedfamiljen
• Var del av en mångfaldig, inkluderande arbetsplats
• Personlig utveckling och lärande inom Learning Lab
• Work with products that matter in peoples lives
• Schibsted Life erbjuder fysisk och mental träning
• Jobba med välkända produkter och tjänster
• Bli del av mangfoldig, inkluderende arbeidsplass
• Karrieremuligheter i Schibstedfamilien
• Mer enn 5000 fantastiske kollegaer i 4 land
• Styrke kropp og sinn med Schibsted Life
• Jobb med anerkjente produkter og tjenester