Senior Analyst Identity & Access Management

Explore more jobs; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Explore more jobs is seeking a Senior Analyst Identity & Access Management to manage IAM systems with PAM implementations across cloud platforms. You will enforce policies, conduct access reviews, and automate IAM processes including provisioning, RBAC, and onboarding workflows.

The role requires experience with Okta, SailPoint, PAM products, and cloud IAM integrations, plus scripting for automation and continuous improvement in security posture.

Qualifications

• Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform periodic reviews of user access rights to maintain least privilege principles.
• Design and deploy automated IAM processes including provisioning and RBAC.
• Automate IAM operations with Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Excel automation.
• Support MFA and SSO implementations and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IAM systems for secure access.
• Implement and monitor PAM solutions (CyberArk, Wallix, BeyondTrust).
• Develop IAM policies complying with regulations and best practices.
• Review user access rights regularly to enforce least privilege.
• Automate IAM workflows for provisioning/deprovisioning and RBAC.
• Automate IAM tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Excel automation.
• Leverage Power Automate to streamline onboarding and access requests.
• Monitor IAM configurations and address vulnerabilities to improve security posture.

Skills

IAM systems

PAM

RBAC/ABAC

MFA/SSO

Cloud security

Automation scripting

UI automation

IAM monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Okta

SailPoint

Ping Identity

Microsoft Entra

CyberArk

Wallix

BeyondTrust

Active Directory

Azure AD

LDAP

Job description

Senior Analyst Identity & Access Management

Manage and maintain the organization s Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems to ensure secure and seamless access for users.

Implement and monitor Privilege Access Management (PAM) solutions using tools like CyberArk, Wallix, or BeyondTrust.

Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Perform periodic reviews of user access rights and privileges to maintain least privilege principles.

Design and deploy automated solutions for IAM processes, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).

Develop and implement automation solutions using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Excel Automation to streamline IAM operations.

Leverage UI automation tools like Power Automate to enhance user onboarding and access request workflows.

Conduct regular audits and assessments of IAM configurations to identify vulnerabilities and improve security posture.

Optimize and automate identity and access management for AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud platforms, ensuring efficient and secure operations.

Integrate IAM solutions with applications, cloud platforms, and third-party systems to enhance identity governance.

Monitor and respond to IAM-related incidents, troubleshooting access issues, and implementing remediation strategies.

Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business teams to define IAM requirements and ensure proper role alignment.

Support the implementation and management of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.

Stay current with IAM trends, tools, and technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

Prepare detailed reports on IAM metrics, compliance status, and project progress for management review.

Skills & Technologies Required

• Identity and Access Management Systems using tools such as Okta, SailPoint, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra.
• Privilege Access Management (PAM) using tools such as CyberArk, Wallix, BeyondTrust.
• Directory Services expertise with Active Directory, Azure AD, and LDAP.
• Access Control using methods like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
• Authentication and Authorization using solutions like MFA, SSO, and federated identity protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Cloud Security integration for IAM with platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud, including automation and optimization.
• Automation Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Excel Automation.
• UI Automation: Power Automate for streamlining workflows and user processes.
• IAM Monitoring and Reporting using tools such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel for audit and compliance tracking.

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field (master s degree preferred).

Experience

A minimum of 3 5 years of experience in IAM or related cybersecurity roles.