Identity & Access Management (IAM) System Administrator

Introduction

Momentum Group is a South African-based financial services group. Our retail and specialist brands drive to build and protect our client's financial dreams. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisation’s care for and reward their employees and members.

Momentum Group is one of South Africa's largest life insurers and integrated financial services companies, operating through brands like Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses. Visit us at www.momentumgroup.co.za

Disclaimer

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Role Purpose

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) team is the backbone of our digital security enterprise. We ensure that our people, partners, and external users have the right access to the right resources at the exact right time—while keeping unauthorized eyes out.

As an IAM System Administrator, you will facilitate end-to-end identity lifecycle management and provide critical technical support to our business units. You will own the governance, maintenance, and security architecture of our hybrid identity infrastructure, bridging the gap between legacy environments and cloud security.

Requirements Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Cybersecurity
  • Engineering

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Okta Certified Administrator (if using Okta)

Experience

• 3–5 years of Identity and Access Management experience
• Identity & Cloud Ecosystems: Proficient in Active Directory (GPOs, OUs, Security Groups) and Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.
• Access Governance: Solid understanding of modern identity principles, including Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA architectures, Conditional Access policies, Access Governance, and Password Management.
• Automation & Coding Mindset: Ability to identify manual, repetitive tasks and suggest structured, efficient solutions. While not a strict requirement, hands-on experience or familiarity with scripting/code (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Microsoft Graph API) to automate IAM workflows is a major plus.
• Frameworks & Tools: Experience working within standard ticketing/workflow tools (e.g., Jira), familiarity with ITIL/SecOps processes, and an openness to leveraging AI assistance for documentation, log analysis, or troubleshooting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identity Lifecycle & Access Administration: Manage the full lifecycle (provisioning, modifications, and de-provisioning) of user accounts, groups, and OU structures across hybrid environments, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Modern Governance & RBAC: Collaborate with business and IT application owners to design, implement, and maintain scalable Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) templates and automated provisioning workflows.
• SecOps & Incident Response: Function as a key pillar of Security Operations. Promptly troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve Tier 2/3 IAM and access-related incidents, maintaining clear communication with end-users and the service desk through to resolution.
• Security Architecture Support: Administer and optimize identity governance policies, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access policies.
• Audit, Risk & Compliance: Participate in routine IAM security audits, analyze access control reports to proactively mitigate risk, and ensure alignment with corporate risk management policies.
• Process Optimization & AI Utilization: Act as a trusted security liaison across IT Services teams. Use Lean methodologies, automation, and emerging AI tools to optimize workflows, analyze incident patterns, and streamline repetitive processes.

Competencies

• Analytical Problem Solver: Excellent incident analysis and logical troubleshooting skills; able to look at complex data and present practical conclusions.
• High Autonomy & Tech-Forward Mindset: Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to adopt modern tools (including automation scripts and AI utilities) to elevate team performance.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stress Tolerance & Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail and documentation skills, maintaining high-quality work under tight operational timelines.