Cyber Security Analyst

Covetus; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Covetus is seeking a experienced IAM professional in Irving, TX to drive identity and access management initiatives in a complex, possibly financial services environment. The role emphasizes strong communication, analytics, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities include design, implementation, and optimization of IAM controls, PBAC concepts with PlainID/Axiomatics, and automation using Python or PowerShell in a large-scale setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
• Experience in Financial Services or large/global environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking, and related reporting.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Matrix environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Active Directory

Job description

5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management.

Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices

Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills

Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams

Ability to work independently, prioritize, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative

Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Proven track record of operational process change and improvement

Strong understanding of PBAC principles and implementation experience with leading PBAC solutions (e.g., PlainID, Axiomatics) at scale, handling large user populations and complex access scenarios.

Proven experience in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar.

Experience with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP) and identity providers (e.g., PlainID, Okta, Azure AD).

Familiarity with security protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Required Skillsets:

Red Team Operations, External Attack Surface Management, Penetration Testing, Adversary Emulation, Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cloud Security, Offensive Security Engineering, Security Automation, Infrastructure Engineering, and Continuous Security Validation.