Information Technology Security Analyst

Purview Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purview Services is seeking an IT Security Analyst with 5 to 10 years of experience in IT Security. The role involves delivering IAM services, managing stakeholders, and leading projects while adhering to stringent service standards.

Applicants should possess a deep knowledge of IAM principles, exceptional communication skills, and the capability to mentor junior analysts. This position plays a crucial role in supporting security processes and ensuring compliance across various business functions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in IT Security or IAM.
• Deep understanding of IAM principles and lifecycle management.
• Ability to lead IAM projects and mentor junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IAM services in accordance with Service Level agreements.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure compliance with security processes.
• Lead collaboration across departments for IAM solutions.

Skills

IAM principles

Platform/Privilege/Application Access Management

CyberArk

Delinea

Service Now

Analytical reasoning

Presentation skills

Tools

AD

Mainframes

Unix

Job description

Role

IT Security Analyst

Experience

5 to 10 years

Skills

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities - Customers and Stakeholders

• The expectation of the individual is to have in depth understanding of Platform / Privilege / Application Access Management and associated principles/policies/Processes and Tools (AD, Mainframes, Unix, TPAM, CyberArk, Delinea & Service Now)
• Work with our business partners (IAM teams around the Group) to implement effective information technology processes to achieve the business partners objectives.
• Deliver IAM services in accordance with Service Level and Performance Level agreements.
• Support across all sub-functions in IAM - Change management, Operations, Access Reviews, Privileged Access, Tooling & Support Globally.
• Follow detailed processes and procedures to identify and respond to these threats and incidents, escalating to Subject Matter Experts based on the severity and potential impact of the threat or incident.
• Perform and execute activities to ensure end-to-end assurance around security processes & controls.
• Management of stakeholders and problem solving

Leadership & Teamwork

• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior IAM Analysts, encouraging their development.
• Leads collaboration efforts across various departments to ensure IAM solutions align with our controls.
• Takes ownership of complex IAM Projects, from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Communicates complex IAM concepts and strategies clearly to the stake holders.

Functional Knowledge

• Deep understanding of IAM principle, including identity life cycle management, segregation of duties etc.
• Extensive experience with leading IAM tools and technologies.

What you will need to succeed in the role

• Ensure that PLAs are met as per agreed standards. Establish service standards and procedures to sustain the agreed service levels on a 24 X 7 basis.
• Will require liaising with various audit team both internal and external to ensure all audits are completed in time and effectively.
• Work towards improving customer satisfaction levels.
• Capacity planning and generation of MI across the section for business and HTI management.
• Timely collection and collation of management information.
• Motivating and developing team members by nominating them for the various workshops available.
• Guide Managers in maintaining healthy attrition in the process and ensure that performance is rewarded.
• Ensure that staff assessments are performed twice yearly, staff has learning tools available, development plans are in place, appropriate retention is planned, succession planning for self and other positions is in place, recruitment is in line with HR procedures and attrition is within acceptable limits.

What additional skills will be good to have

• Experience and knowledge of processes to support delivery of Identity and Access Management.
• Proven ability to lead a team delivering a large number of varied initiatives whilst ensuring high quality delivery.
• Proven experience overseeing operational approaches and tools and assessing effectiveness.
• Proven experience in setting organizational direction and communicating and implementing overall strategic goals.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive with very well -developed analytical reasoning and communication skills.
• Experience of leading and motivating a team of individuals who are both direct reports and stakeholders into delivery of new challenges.
• Excellent proven presentation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills – Leads by example, promotes 2-way communication, tailoring own style and approach to meet audience’s needs, win confidence and credibility. An ability to communicate information effectively at all levels and via a variety of channels.
• Leadership with confidence and an ability to inspire others - capable of leading and motivating a team of high caliber individuals into new challenges.
• Acts as a point of reference and is able to respond to day-to-day direction, financial and operational queries. Able to assess impact of decisions and propose reasoned recommendations.
• Strong understanding of the Risk and Control principles and a proven record of effectively managing risks within business.