Senior IAM Governance Analyst

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous improvement in IAM

Cross-functional collaboration

Exposure to regulatory frameworks

Audit and compliance initiatives

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior IAM Governance Analyst to own identity governance activities across the organization. You will partner with Security, IT, and Compliance to ensure access reviews are effective and well-documented.

This remote role provides exposure to SOC, PCI DSS, SOX, ISO 27001 frameworks and opportunities to improve governance outcomes through cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Information Security, IT Audit, or Governance, Risk & Compliance.
• 3+ years leading User Access Reviews or identity governance programs.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and role-based access controls.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as SOC, PCI DSS, SOX, or ISO 27001.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the User Access Review (UAR) program from planning through remediation.
• Coordinate periodic access reviews across multiple platforms and applications.
• Assess access review outcomes for quality and identify risks such as excessive access.
• Drive remediation activities for access-related risks through completion.
• Identify gaps in application ownership and entitlement governance.
• Collaborate with IAM, Security, and Compliance teams to improve governance processes.

Skills

Identity governance

Access reviews

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior IAM Governance Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will own key identity governance activities that help strengthen access control, reduce risk, and support a mature security program across the organization. You will partner closely with Security, IT, and Compliance stakeholders to ensure access review processes are effective, well-documented, and aligned to regulatory expectations. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex environments and improving governance outcomes through cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the User Access Review (UAR) program from planning through remediation
• Coordinate periodic access reviews across multiple platforms and applications
• Assess access review outcomes for quality and identify risks such as excessive access
• Drive remediation activities for access-related risks through completion
• Identify gaps in application ownership and entitlement governance
• Collaborate with IAM, Security, and Compliance teams to improve governance processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Information Security, IT Audit, or Governance, Risk & Compliance
• 3+ years leading User Access Reviews or identity governance programs
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and role-based access controls
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as SOC, PCI DSS, SOX, or ISO 27001
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities

Benefits

• Opportunity for continuous improvement in IAM governance
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Security and IT
• Engagement in compliance and audit initiatives
• Exposure to various regulatory frameworks and best practices

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.