Global Cybersecurity IAM Sr. Analyst

Cypress HCM; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Subject Matter Expert to support enterprise IAM strategy, governance, operations, and technology initiatives. This role will serve as a technical and strategic resource across IGA, Access Management, PAM, identity lifecycle management, provisioning, authentication, and related IAM technologies.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Saviynt Identity Cloud, enterprise IGA implementations, application

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
• In-depth knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience with Access Management tools such as Microsoft Azure/Entra ID, Okta, Oracle, or Ping Identity.
• Hands-on experience with an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform, including supporting or implementing IGA capabilities.
• Saviynt Identity Cloud experience strongly preferred. Experience with SailPoint, Oracle, or a similar enterprise IGA platform will also be considered.
• Knowledge or experience with Privileged Access Management solutions such as Delinea (Thycotic/Centrify), BeyondTrust, or CyberArk.
• Knowledge or experience with Multi-Factor Authentication technologies such as Azure AD MFA, Duo, or Okta.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for identity and access management solutions, including IGA, Active Directory, PAM, identity synchronization and provisioning, PKI, and related IAM platforms, frameworks, and tools.
• Support the development, enforcement, and remediation of IAM policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Participate in audits and access management process walkthroughs, address control deficiencies, and provide accurate and timely audit evidence.
• Ensure IAM activities comply with corporate policies, ethical standards, security requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Understand and articulate the organization's IAM strategy.
• Develop IAM metrics, KPIs, and concise reports for senior management to track progress and measure program effectiveness.
• Evaluate IAM tools and technologies and recommend solutions that align with business and security requirements.
• Lead IAM projects from planning through implementation, including requirements gathering, resource coordination, timeline management, testing, deployment, and operational transition.
• Apply security principles including least privilege, access governance, segregation of duties, and risk-based access controls across IAM processes and solutions.
• Manage day-to-day IAM operations, resolve escalations, and support timely resolution of identity, access, and provisioning issues.
• Support and oversee automated identity lifecycle, access provisioning, access request, and governance processes across the enterprise identity ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, audit, and business teams to effectively integrate IAM solutions into the enterprise environment.
• Configure and maintain Saviynt connectors and onboard applications such as Microsoft Entra ID, Oracle EBS, and Salesforce. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Troubleshoot IGA workflows, provisioning failures, connectors, integrations, access requests, and identity lifecycle processing across integrated applications.
• Design, launch, and manage user access review and certification campaigns in Saviynt, including campaign configuration, completion tracking, escalation, and remediation.
• Build and maintain segregation of duties (SoD) rulesets and mitigating controls, and support SoD violation review and remediation.
• Configure Saviynt access request workflows, rules, and approval processes.
• Use Saviynt analytics and reporting capabilities to monitor performance and support audit requirements.
• Follow the company's Code of Conduct and all physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IAM expertise

Saviynt Identity Cloud

Access governance

PAM

MFA

Azure Entra ID

Okta

Oracle EBS integration

IAM risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Saviynt Identity Cloud

Microsoft Entra ID / Azure Entra ID

Okta

Oracle

Ping Identity

Delinea (Thycotic/Centrify)

BeyondTrust

CyberArk

Job description

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Subject Matter Expert

Assignment Length:

12 Months

Potential:

Extension and Conversion to Full-Time

Pay Rate:

$60.00–$65.00/hr W2, Non-Exempt

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Subject Matter Expert to support enterprise IAM strategy, governance, operations, and technology initiatives. This role will serve as a technical and strategic resource across Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Access Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), identity lifecycle management, provisioning, authentication, and related IAM technologies.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Saviynt Identity Cloud, enterprise IGA implementations, application integrations, access governance, and security controls. This is a long-term assignment with strong potential for extension and conversion to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for identity and access management solutions, including IGA, Active Directory, PAM, identity synchronization and provisioning, PKI, and related IAM platforms, frameworks, and tools.
• Support the development, enforcement, and remediation of IAM policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Participate in audits and access management process walkthroughs, address control deficiencies, and provide accurate and timely audit evidence.
• Ensure IAM activities comply with corporate policies, ethical standards, security requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Understand and articulate the organization's IAM strategy.
• Develop IAM metrics, KPIs, and concise reports for senior management to track progress and measure program effectiveness.
• Evaluate IAM tools and technologies and recommend solutions that align with business and security requirements.
• Lead IAM projects from planning through implementation, including requirements gathering, resource coordination, timeline management, testing, deployment, and operational transition.
• Apply security principles including least privilege, access governance, segregation of duties, and risk-based access controls across IAM processes and solutions.
• Manage day-to-day IAM operations, resolve escalations, and support timely resolution of identity, access, and provisioning issues.
• Support and oversee automated identity lifecycle, access provisioning, access request, and governance processes across the enterprise identity ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, audit, and business teams to effectively integrate IAM solutions into the enterprise environment.
• Configure and maintain Saviynt connectors and onboard applications such as Microsoft Entra ID, Oracle EBS, and Salesforce. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Troubleshoot IGA workflows, provisioning failures, connectors, integrations, access requests, and identity lifecycle processing across integrated applications.
• Design, launch, and manage user access review and certification campaigns in Saviynt, including campaign configuration, completion tracking, escalation, and remediation.
• Build and maintain segregation of duties (SoD) rulesets and mitigating controls, and support SoD violation review and remediation.
• Configure Saviynt access request workflows, rules, and approval processes.
• Use Saviynt analytics and reporting capabilities to monitor performance and support audit requirements.
• Follow the company's Code of Conduct and all physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
• In-depth knowledge of IAM concepts, technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience with Access Management tools such as Microsoft Azure/Entra ID, Okta, Oracle, or Ping Identity.
• Hands-on experience with an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform, including supporting or implementing IGA capabilities.
• Saviynt Identity Cloud experience strongly preferred. Experience with SailPoint, Oracle, or a similar enterprise IGA platform will also be considered.
• Knowledge or experience with Privileged Access Management solutions such as Delinea (Thycotic/Centrify), BeyondTrust, or CyberArk.
• Knowledge or experience with Multi-Factor Authentication technologies such as Azure AD MFA, Duo, or Okta.
• Strong understanding of security principles, access controls, and authentication protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, including SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and PIPL.
• Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices, including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and NIST 800-30.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or IAM-related certifications are a plus.
• Experience deploying passwordless authentication is a plus.
• Knowledge of Customer IAM is beneficial.
• Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud experience preferred, including integrating Oracle applications with an IGA platform and supporting SoD controls.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of identity and access management methodologies, principles, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage IAM solutions that protect digital assets while supporting business and security requirements.
• Ability to identify IAM risks, implement appropriate mitigations, and lead the response and resolution of IAM-related security incidents.
• Experience establishing IAM governance processes, policies, standards, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and industry practices.
• Ability to define IAM metrics and KPIs, evaluate program effectiveness, and present clear insights regarding the organization's IAM posture to senior leaders.
• Knowledge of authentication technologies and protocols, including MFA and passwordless authentication.
• Expertise in identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, deprovisioning, access requests, entitlement management, and access reviews.
• Strong understanding of access control models, including RBAC, least privilege, and PAM.
• Ability to translate technical and security concepts into clear business language for executives and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex IAM, integration, authentication, and access-related issues.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to incorporate business requirements, security priorities, and risk considerations into technical roadmaps.

Professional Attributes

• Confident, self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and a sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, project administration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across technical, business, cybersecurity, and application teams.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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