Lead Information Security Analyst – IAM

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced IAM professional in Arizona to analyze and optimize IAM operations and align them with security and business goals.

You will oversee identity governance, access policies, and compliance while collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, HR, and business teams to improve IAM processes, automation, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security analysis or related fields.
• 3+ years in Identity Access Management preferred.
• 2+ years in technology or business controls.
• Experience with IAM tools and authentication protocols.
• No visa sponsorship or transfers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize IAM operations to align with security goals.
• Oversee identity governance, access policies, and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT, security, HR, and business teams to improve IAM processes.
• Develop metrics and reporting to measure IAM effectiveness and risk.
• Lead RBAC, PAM, cloud, and identity lifecycle initiatives.

Skills

Identity Access Management

Information Security Analysis

IAM Technologies

Authentication Protocols

Project Management

Tools

Okta

Saviynt

Microsoft Azure AD

CyberArk

Job description

• Analyze and optimize IAM business operations, ensuring alignment with organizational security and business objectives
• Oversee identity governance, user access policies, and compliance with industry regulations
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, HR, and business teams to enhance IAM processes, automation, and efficiency
• Develop IAM business strategies, metrics, and reporting to measure effectiveness and compliance
• Support IAM program initiatives, including role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), Cloud, Non-Human Accounts, and identity lifecycle management
• Ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, and access review processes to maintain security and minimize risk
• Manage IAM-related projects, driving continuous improvements in identity governance, workflows, and user experience
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IAM technical teams to translate business needs into actionable IAM strategies
• Monitor and enhance IAM risk management processes, ensuring timely mitigation of security gaps
• Work with vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure IAM operations adhere to best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 3+ years of Identity Access Management experience preferred
• 2+ years of Technology or Business Controls experience
• 2+ years of Escalation Management or supervisory experience
• 3+ years of related work experience in financial industry operations or systems
• Experience with IAM technologies such as Okta, Saviynt, Microsoft Azure AD, CyberArk, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP) and compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to manage IAM projects, optimize processes, and drive operational efficiencies
• No visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Identity Access Management (IAM) strategies, user access policies, and compliance with industry regulations, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM processes and drive operational efficiencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Identity Access Management (IAM)
• Information Security Analysis
• IAM Technologies (Okta, Saviynt, Microsoft Azure AD, CyberArk)
• Authentication Protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP)
• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Identity Governance
• User Access Policies
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity Lifecycle Management
• IAM Risk Management
• Process Optimization
• Metrics Development
• Compliance Frameworks
• Escalation Management

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Financial Industry Operations
• Compliance
• Security Objectives
• Business Controls

Tools & Technologies

• Okta
• Saviynt
• Microsoft Azure AD
• CyberArk