Sr. Security Analyst - IAM

Charles Schwab; Southlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation & sabbatical

Parental leave & family benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Manager, Security Analytics & Operations (Certification) within the Office of the CISO to lead IAM operations and access governance across the enterprise. You will oversee large-scale access certification campaigns, support HR-driven reviews, and drive privileged access governance with partners in cybersecurity, risk, and infrastructure.

In this role you will mentor offshore teams, advance Schwab’s certification capabilities, and report on metrics and KPIs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, IAM, or related disciplines (3+ years).
• Knowledge of IAM processes including JLT, RBAC, access certifications, privileged access governance, and SoD.
• Experience leading or supporting access certification campaigns and governance controls.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to document requirements and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale access certification campaigns and HR-driven review events.
• Drive privileged access governance activities and advance certification capabilities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk, compliance, infrastructure, and applications teams to ensure effective controls.
• Lead offshore teams and monitor key IAM operations to strengthen security posture.

Skills

IAM operations

Access governance

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

OIM

Bean Shell/Java/SQL

Job description

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together.

Within Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS), Office of the CISO, our mission is to protect Schwab’s information assets, systems, and client trust by delivering world-class Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities. The Manager, Security Analytics & Operations (Certification) will play a critical leadership role within the IAM Operations team, leading offshore teams responsible for executing and monitoring key access certification controls that help manage cybersecurity risk across the enterprise.

In this role, you will oversee large-scale access certification campaigns, support HR-driven access review events, drive privileged access governance activities, and help advance Schwab’s strategic IAM certification capabilities. You will be a partner with cybersecurity, risk, compliance, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure access governance controls remain effective, compliant, and scalable.

What you have

The successful candidate is a collaborative leader with a passion for cybersecurity operations, access governance, and continuous process improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are motivated by opportunities to strengthen security controls and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field.


• 3+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, IAM, or related disciplines.


• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes, including Joiner-Leaver-Transfer (JLT), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), access certifications, privileged access governance, and Segregation of Duties (SoD).


• Experience leading or supporting access certification campaigns and access governance controls.


• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to document business and technical requirements and drive process improvements.


• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to financial services organizations, including SOX, GLBA, FFIEC, and PCI.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and drive operational excellence in a highly regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.


• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, OIM, or similar technologies.


• Experience managing offshore or geographically distributed teams.


• Experience with IAM implementations, modernization efforts, or strategic access governance transformations.


• Technical proficiency in Bean Shell, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or related technologies used to support IAM platforms and integrations.


• Experience developing and reporting operational metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), risk indicators, and executive-level reporting.


• Financial services industry experience with a strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management and control frameworks.

In addition to the base pay range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration - so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan


• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions


• Paid parental leave and family building benefits


• Tuition reimbursement


• Health, dental, and vision insurance