Senior Information Security Analyst - Agentic AI

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Wellbeats membership

Discount gym membership

Holiday pay

Direct deposit

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior professional to design, implement, and oversee identity governance for autonomous AI agents within enterprise environments. This role focuses on treating AI agents as non-human identities and aligning governance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate across cybersecurity, IAM, AI engineering, compliance, and legal teams to establish policies, risk assessments, and audit capabilities ensuring traceability and responsible AI governance in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security, IAM, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience designing or operating controls for non-human identities, machine identities, APIs, or AI-enabled systems.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, least-privilege access, and enterprise security architecture.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+ are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain identity governance standards and policies for AI agents.
• Establish access control models based on least privilege, segregation of duties, and policy-based authorization.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, IAM, AI engineering, compliance, and legal teams to govern AI agents.
• Design onboarding, credential issuance, privilege management, access reviews, decommissioning, and emergency actions for AI agents.
• Assess risks of autonomous AI activities, including tool use, decision-making, privilege operations, and memory management.
• Develop monitoring, logging, and audit controls to ensure traceability and human review of AI activity.
• Support human oversight and exception handling for AI systems.
• Conduct periodic access certifications, control testing, and maturity assessments of identity governance controls.
• Contribute to threat modeling and risk mitigation for identity misuse and policy violations.
• Prepare executive-level reporting on identity control effectiveness and residual risk.

Skills

Identity governance

IAM

Zero Trust

Risk management

Policy development

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISA

Security+

Tools

IAM platforms

Security monitoring tools

Cloud identity solutions

Job description

Role Summary

This senior-level position is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of identity governance controls for autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents operating within enterprise environments. The role focuses on establishing governance frameworks for AI agents as non-human identities and supporting alignment with security standards, risk management practices, and applicable regulatory requirements. This position requires strong expertise in identity management, security governance, and emerging AI-related risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain identity governance standards and policies for AI agents, including registration, classification, ownership, and lifecycle management.
• Establish access control models based on least privilege, segregation of duties, and policy-based authorization for AI-enabled systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, identity and access management (IAM), AI engineering, compliance, and legal teams to support appropriate governance of AI agents.
• Design governance processes for onboarding, credential issuance, privilege management, access reviews, decommissioning, and emergency actions related to AI agents.
• Assess risks associated with autonomous AI activities, including tool use, decision-making, privileged operations, and memory management.
• Develop and support monitoring, logging, and audit controls designed to make AI agent activity traceable, attributable, and available for appropriate human review.
• Support policies and procedures for human oversight, escalation, and exception handling related to AI systems.
• Conduct periodic access certifications, control testing, and maturity assessments of AI identity governance controls.
• Contribute to threat modeling and risk mitigation efforts related to identity misuse, privilege escalation, credential compromise, and policy violations.
• Prepare executive-level reporting on identity control effectiveness, residual risk, and compliance considerations related to AI agents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security, identity and access management, risk management, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in identity governance and administration, privileged access management, and access lifecycle management.
• Experience designing or operating controls for non-human identities, machine identities, APIs, automation platforms, or AI-enabled systems.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, least-privilege access, and enterprise security architecture.
• Experience with risk assessments, audit processes, compliance standards, and security documentation.
• Ability to translate emerging technology risks into actionable governance policies and procedures.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with AI governance, model risk, responsible AI, data governance, or related emerging technology risks is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms, security monitoring tools, or cloud identity solutions is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or similar credentials are preferred.li>
• Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services, healthcare, or government is a plus.

Publishing Pay Range: $55.00 - $65.00 Hourly

This position is based in the office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH:

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs. Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company.
• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.