Job Description

IBM Security Administrator (Remote | U.S. Based)

Role: IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA/ISAM) & Aspera Administrator
Location: Remote – U.S. Based Only
Duration: 6 Months (Initial Term) – Extension Likely
Employment Type: W-2 or C2C (I-9 Status Required)

About the Role:

We’re hiring a Mid-Level IBM Security Verify Access & Aspera Administrator with 6+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IAM and secure file transfer systems. If you're proficient in configuring IBM ISVA (formerly ISAM), managing secure authentication systems, and deploying IBM Aspera for high-speed data transfer — this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA / ISAM):

• Administer and configure SSO, Federation (SAML, OIDC), MFA, and Web Access Management.
• Design API security and implement token-based authentication.
• Customize access policies, integrate with identity providers, and support governance requirements.
• Integrate ISVA with other IBM products across the security ecosystem.

IBM Aspera Administration:

• Install, configure, and manage IBM Aspera Connect and Aspera Console.
• Handle client-server deployments, monitor high-speed transfers.
• Leverage Aspera APIs and SDKs for advanced use cases and custom workflows.

Operational Excellence:

• Troubleshoot performance and integration issues
• Document configurations, policies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Application, and Security teams to support enterprise rollouts.

Required Skills:

• 6+ years of experience with IBM Security Verify Access (ISAM/ISVA) .
• Strong grasp of IAM and security protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP, Kerberos).
• 3+ years of experience with IBM Aspera (Connect & Console) .
• Familiar with Aspera APIs/SDKs , client/server deployment models.
• Linux/Unix shell experience, with scripting and automation knowledge.

Nice-to-Have:

• IBM Certifications in ISVA or Aspera
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud).
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or other IAC tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO27001).

Work Authorization:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Valid I-9 required ).

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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