Job Title: Info Security analyst
Experience:
6-7 Years
Notice
Period: Immediate to 15 days
Location: Bangalore
JD:
· Understanding of AWS Basics: Before
diving into IAM, you should have a foundational understanding of AWS services,
infrastructure, and cloud computing concepts. Familiarity with AWS services
like EC2, S3, and RDS is essential, as IAM controls access to these resources.
· IAM Concepts: You should have a
solid grasp of IAM concepts, including users, groups, roles, policies,
permissions, and authentication mechanisms. Understand the difference between
identity-based and resource-based policies.
· Policy Language: Learn AWS policy
language, which is written in JSON. You should be able to create, modify, and
evaluate IAM policies. Understand the different policy elements like actions,
resources, conditions, and effect (Allow/Deny).
· User and Group Management: Be able
to create and manage IAM users and groups. Understand how to assign permissions
to users and groups using policies. Familiarity with the concept of least
privilege is crucial to ensure security.
· Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):
Understand the use of IAM roles and how they differ from users and groups.
Roles are often used for cross-account access and temporary permissions.
· Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
Know how to configure and enforce MFA for IAM users, adding an extra layer of
security.
· Identity Federation: Understand how
to set up identity federation with external identity providers (e.g., Active
Directory, SAML, OpenID Connect) to allow users to access AWS resources using their
existing corporate credentials.
· Access Key Management: Learn how to
create, rotate, and manage access keys for programmatic access. Be aware of the
best practices for securing access keys.
· Auditing and Monitoring: Be familiar
with AWS CloudTrail, which records API actions for auditing purposes.
Understand how to use AWS CloudWatch for monitoring IAM-related events and
alarms.
· Security Best Practices: Stay
up-to-date with AWS security best practices and recommended IAM configurations
to enhance the security of your AWS environment.
· IAM Policies for Services:
Understand how IAM policies apply to various AWS services. Some services have
resource-level policies that are specific to them.
· Scripting and SDKs: If you work with
IAM programmatically, have proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python,
Boto3) and AWS SDKs to automate IAM tasks.
· Troubleshooting: Develop
troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve IAM-related issues effectively.
AWS provides logs and tools to help with this.
· Compliance and Governance:
Understand how IAM fits into AWS compliance frameworks and governance
practices. Ensure that IAM policies align with organizational compliance
requirements.
· Communication: Good communication
skills are essential, especially if you are responsible for implementing IAM
policies across a team or organization. Explain IAM concepts and best practices
to colleagues and stakeholders.
· Continuous Learning: The cloud and
security landscapes are constantly evolving. Stay updated with AWS
announcements, security advisories, and new IAM features to adapt and improve
your IAM implementation.
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