Senior IAM Analyst

Hays; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IAM Analyst for a remote opportunity. This role involves ensuring secure and compliant user access through expertise in IAM Operations Support. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Active Directory, Okta, and SailPoint, focusing on access provisioning and lifecycle management. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance security measures and streamline IAM processes, all while working in a flexible remote environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant impact in cybersecurity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IAM Operations Support.
• Strong understanding of access provisioning and user lifecycle management.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automating IAM tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for IAM systems, including Active Directory and Okta.
• Monitor and maintain user lifecycle management processes.
• Respond to IAM-related incidents and resolve access issues.

Skills

Active Directory

Okta

SailPoint

PowerShell

Access Provisioning

Lifecycle Management

Access Controls

Security Policies

Compliance Standards

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

6 years of equivalent work experience

Tools

ServiceNow

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Job description

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Senior IAM Analyst – Permanent – Remote – $105,000 - $150,000.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior IAM Analyst for a remote opportunity.

Role Description

Role Overview: The Senior Analyst, Cybersecurity will have a strong background in IAM Operations Support. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Active Directory (AD), Okta, SailPoint, ServiceNow, and PowerShell scripting. This role requires expertise in access provisioning, lifecycle management, and access controls within an identity and access management (IAM) environment. As part of the IAM Operations team, the Senior Analyst, Cybersecurity will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of IAM systems, ensuring that user access is provisioned accurately, securely, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support for IAM systems, including Active Directory, Okta, SailPoint, and other access management tools.

• Support access provisioning, de-provisioning, and modifications for users across multiple systems, ensuring timely and accurate access to IT resources.

• Monitor and maintain user lifecycle management processes, including onboarding, offboarding, role changes, and access reviews.

• Ensure that user access follows the least-privilege principle and is granted in accordance with defined security policies and access control requirements.

• Generate reports, monitor system activity, and perform audits to identify and address security issues or compliance violations.

• Respond to security incidents, including account breaches and unauthorized access, and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks.

• Design and implement role structures and entitlements to ensure users receive the appropriate access levels.

• Customize workflows to align with the organization's specific business processes and compliance requirements.

Access Control Management:

• Perform regular access reviews, user entitlement audits, and account validation to ensure compliance with security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain and troubleshoot role-based access control (RBAC) systems and ensure that roles are assigned appropriately within Okta and SailPoint.

• Collaborate with security teams to ensure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and other access control mechanisms are effectively deployed and managed.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automating IAM tasks, such as user provisioning, access management, and system integrations.

• Automate processes in SailPoint and Okta to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual errors, and streamline IAM workflows.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing scripts and workflows to improve reliability and performance.

Incident Response and Troubleshooting:

• Respond to IAM-related incidents, access issues, and service requests, resolving them promptly to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

• Investigate and resolve access provisioning issues, including account lockouts, permission errors, and role misconfigurations.

• Support the IAM team in root cause analysis for access-related incidents and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

• Work closely with IT Operations, Cybersecurity, and HR teams to ensure seamless user onboarding, offboarding, and role transitions.

• Support cross-functional projects involving IAM processes and systems integration.

• Provide training and guidance to junior IAM team members and other staff on IAM best practices, policies, and tools.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date documentation for IAM processes, workflows, and policies.

• Generate reports on user access, lifecycle management activities, and security compliance metrics for internal stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and support external audits as needed.

Skills & Requirements

• Active Directory administration and management (users, groups, OUs, GPOs, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with Okta for user provisioning, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

• Familiarity with SailPoint for identity governance, including user provisioning, access reviews, and compliance reporting.

• Understanding of IAM protocols (e.g., LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and IAM-related technologies.

• Strong understanding of security policies, compliance standards, and best practices for IAM.

• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve access issues in a timely and efficient manner.

• Precision and accuracy in managing user accounts, access reviews, and audit reports.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 6 years of equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of experience in IAM Operations Support, with hands-on expertise in Active Directory (AD), Okta, SailPoint, and related IAM platforms.

• Strong understanding of access provisioning, user lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and entitlement management.

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automating IAM tasks and integrating IAM systems.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other relevant security certifications.

• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) or other IAM certifications.

• Okta Certified Administrator or SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer.

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

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