IAM Governance Senior Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IAM Governance Senior Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the governance, risk, and compliance aspects of Identity and Access Management (IAM) within our organization. You will ensure that access controls, policies, and procedures are aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IAM, cybersecurity, and governance frameworks, with the ability to collaborate across teams to maintain a secure and compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance and Compliance:
• Help, implement, and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Help, implement and maintain Archer findings and creation of remediation plans
• Map IAM Controls to the IAM Standards and Policies.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of IAM processes to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to access control policies and procedures across the organization.

• Access Management:
• Oversee user access reviews, including role-based access control (RBAC) and entitlement reviews, to ensure appropriate access levels are maintained.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to define and maintain user roles, permissions, and access rights.
• Collaborate with the appropriate IAM reporting teams to validate the accuracy of the data provided

• Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks related to identity and access management.
• Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations to reduce exposure to unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Monitor and respond to IAM-related security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Reporting and Documentation:
• Generate and maintain detailed reports on IAM governance activities, including audit findings, compliance status, and risk assessments.
• Document IAM processes, controls, and procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on IAM governance and compliance status.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in IAM governance, cybersecurity, or IT risk management.
• Proven experience with IAM tools and platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, ForgeRock).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and access reviews.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of identity lifecycle management, RBAC, and least privilege principles.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and creating detailed reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or IAM-specific certifications (e.g., CIAM, CIGE) are highly desirable.