Lead Information Security Analyst - Identity

ADP; Roseland (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security organization is seeking a Lead Information Security Analyst - Identity in Roseland, New Jersey. This role involves leading IAM security programs and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of IAM experience, strong Active Directory and Azure AD knowledge, and be familiar with compliance frameworks. Join a team dedicated to safeguarding critical data and ensuring security at every level.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IAM or Security Operations, with hands-on expertise in Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Strong knowledge of identity protocols including LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead IAM security programs focusing on Active Directory.
• Provide security oversight for directory services including Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Mentor junior team members in support of IAM security program.

Skills

IAM or Security Operations

Active Directory expertise

Identity protocols knowledge

Azure AD Connect experience

Familiarity with IAM solutions

Understanding of security frameworks

Cloud IAM knowledge

Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SailPoint

CyberArk

Job description

Overview

ADP is Hiring a Lead Information Security Analyst - Identity. Unlock Your Career Potential: Global Security Organization at ADP.

Do you have a passion for going on the offensive to safeguard critical information? As ADP's Global Security Organization (GSO), we know that our clients rely on us for human capital management solutions, but beyond that, they entrust us with one of their most valuable assets -- their employee data. We are laser focused on securing data at every step in the information lifecycle, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and compliance with industry and government regulations at all times. From the cloud to the data center and across every emerging device, you\'ll join a team of experts in the GSO who are always staying one step ahead in this ever-changing world of data by continually evolving our strategies and technologies to protect ADP and our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead IAM security programs, with a primary focus on Active Directory (on-prem and Azure AD), identity lifecycle management, authentication systems, and overall directory hygiene
• Provide security oversight and guidance for directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD), including accounts, Group Policy, OU structure, domain trusts, and federation services.
• Oversight and compliance monitoring for role-based access control (RBAC), conditional access, and least privilege principles across AD and cloud identity platforms.
• Oversight and compliance monitoring for SSO, MFA, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) tools.
• Align IAM configurations and controls to meet compliance, audit, and security requirements as necessary (e.g., CIS, SOX, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Mentor junior team members in support of IAM security program via process documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Analyze identity-related incidents and participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of modern identity strategies (Zero Trust, passwordless authentication, Just-In-Time access).

To Succeed in This Role

• You will have a bachelor\'s degree or equivalent.

Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in IAM or Security Operations, with hands-on expertise in Active Directory and Azure AD
• Strong knowledge of identity protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
• Experience with hybrid identity environments, including Azure AD Connect, conditional access, and authentication flows
• Familiarity with IAM and PAM solutions such as SailPoint, CyberArk, etc.
• Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS) and regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Strong knowledge of Cloud IAM concepts and implementations across the major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP)
• Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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