Business Analyst Okta Client Authentication - CISO

Compunnel, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Business Analyst to support client authentication governance initiatives within a security organization. The role involves ensuring secure implementation of SaaS and cloud solutions while focusing on compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate needs a strong background in Information Security governance, experience with Okta, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on significant security frameworks and collaborate across various teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Audit, Governance, or Risk-related roles.
• Strong experience in governance of security products, including authentication and authorization.
• Hands-on experience with Okta in authentication or access-related use cases.

Responsibilities

• Drive governance and risk frameworks for applications leveraging authentication services.
• Support secure implementation of SaaS, hybrid, and cloud-based solutions.
• Define and assess security and compliance risks associated with authentication.

Skills

Information Security governance

Business analysis

Okta authentication

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Audit, Information Systems

Job description

Business Analyst Okta Client Authentication - CISO

01/08/2026

Contract

Active

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support governance initiatives related to client authentication, authorization, and access management within a CISO-led security organization.

This role focuses on ensuring secure and compliant implementation of SaaS, hybrid, and cloud-based solutions by applying governance, risk, and audit principles across authentication platforms and enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Information Security governance, Okta-based authentication, and business analysis, working closely with technology teams, security leadership, and audit stakeholders to support risk management and compliance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive governance and risk frameworks for applications leveraging authentication and authorization services.
• Support secure implementation of SaaS, hybrid, and cloud-based solutions across enterprise environments.
• Define, assess, and respond to security and compliance risks associated with authentication and access management capabilities.
• Support internal and external audit activities by defining controls, responding to audit inquiries, and ensuring regulatory expectations are met.
• Design, execute, and validate security and compliance controls for enterprise applications.
• Collect, maintain, and manage evidence related to control testing, audit responses, and application attestations.
• Ensure application compliance with internal standards, policies, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, risk, and governance teams to align business and security objectives.
• Provide clear communication and documentation for governance decisions, risks, controls, and outcomes.
• Support broader SaaS governance initiatives across authentication platforms and security tooling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Audit, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Audit, Governance, Risk, or related roles.
• Strong experience in governance of security products, including authentication, authorization, and access management.
• Hands-on experience with Okta in authentication or access-related use cases.
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices.
• Strong understanding of SOX methodology for application controls and audit execution.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including evidence collection and remediation activities.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SaaS security governance initiatives.
• Familiarity with Obsidian remediation processes.
• Exposure to application security governance in Java- or .NET-based environments.
• Experience working within regulated enterprise technology environments.