Security Analyst at Matlen Silver Charlotte, NC

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 89,544,000; Full time

Job summary

Downtown Boulder Partnership is looking for a Security Analyst in Charlotte, NC. This role involves leading cybersecurity initiatives, reviewing user access, and collaborating closely with application owners.

The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience and hands-on expertise with IGA platforms like SailPoint or Saviynt. Candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card holders, and the position requires onsite work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of professional related experience.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or payment processing preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to work with complex data.

Responsibilities

• Review user access daily to confirm alignment with controls.
• Collaborate with application owners to address access issues.
• Mentor and train junior analysts for improved workflows.

Skills

Cybersecurity initiatives

Identity Governance and Administration platforms

SQL queries

Python

Shell scripts

Data analysis

Mentoring junior analysts

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

Oracle Identity Governance

ForgeRock

Job description

Title: Security Analyst

Duration: 1 year, contract to hire

Location(s): Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, or Atlanta GA

Environment: 5 Days onsite (NON NEGOTIABLE)

Pay: $52-$65/hour W2 (NO C2C)

** Due to client requirements, US Citizen or Green Card Holders ONLY**

Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years of professional related experience
• Previous experience in financial services, banking, wealth management, credit card, or payment processing: preferably in enterprise level environment
• Lead and drive cybersecurity initiatives across a range of projects, balancing scope, priorities, and business needs while operating in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Bring strong hands‑on experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Oracle Identity Governance (OIG), or ForgeRock, with the ability to identify and resolve access and security issues.
• Apply strong analytical skills to work with complex data, including writing SQL queries, Python, and shell scripts to extract, analyze, and validate information from databases and file systems.
• Design, build, and maintain meaningful dashboards and metrics that provide insight into security posture, performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with IAM teams, business users, and leadership to remediate issues, improve processes, and support access governance objectives.
• Mentor and train junior analysts, helping to improve workflows, consistency, and overall team capability.

Nice to have: 7+ years of experience with any IGA Platforms

Responsibilities:

This project focuses on reviewing user access on a daily basis to confirm it aligns with established controls and application requirements. The team works closely with application owners and business partners to address access issues, follow through on remediation, and elevate items when needed. Team members are supported and coached on the process to ensure work is completed accurately and consistently. Overall, the effort helps maintain strong access governance while keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.