Senior IAM Hygiene Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior IAM Hygiene Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients. This position is fully remote. This role is responsible for supporting the Execution and Improvement of IAM operations across the enterprise, specifically within the IAM Hygiene space. This role will assist with continuously detecting, remediating, and preventing identity-related risks by maintaining accurate, minimal, and secure identity data, access configurations, and authentication mechanisms, as well as assisting with other IAM Governance related functions where needed. The Analyst II will be responsible to generate possible hygiene actions (hypotheses), using approved firm tooling, to proactively identify and escalate potential identity-related control gaps, data integrity issues, process deficiencies, and other hygiene concerns; collaborate with stakeholders to validate gaps, evaluate root causes and drive timely remediation. This role is key to creating and maintaining a mature IAM Hygiene function to ensure access is controlled, organized, and following the concept of "least privilege". The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience remediating identity and access related risks. This role works closely with more senior IAM analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure secure and efficient access to systems and data. The Analyst II also supports the development of IAM procedures, participates in user support and troubleshooting, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts. They are expected to demonstrate learning agility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to operational excellence and user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and take appropriate actions around unused or stale accounts.
• Identify and remediate orphaned, duplicate, or over-privileged accounts
• Ensure Policies and Control Standards are being followed and work toward training, awareness, and resolution where gaps are identified.
• Monitor and analyze identity-related activities to identify and remediate risky accounts, authorizations, and configurations, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of comprehensive processes for identity threat detection and response, including the creation of runbooks and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and align on identity analytics tools and data structures to enhance IAM capabilities.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for IAM hygiene, providing insights and recommendations to improve identity management practices.
• Support the establishment of a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging incident learnings to refine IAM processes and protocols.
• Monitor identity-related logs and alerts to detect anomalies or unauthorized actions

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience IAM or related field
• 1+ years in an IAM Hygiene or IAM Governance role
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills:
Behavioral:

• Strong understanding of IAM concepts, practices, and technologies including Least Privilege, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Lifecycle management and access controls
• Familiarity with SailPoint
• Familiarity with Axonius (preferred)
• Familiarity with NIST framework
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to operate independently and within a team structure
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong time management, with ability to multi-task and shift from task to task effectively in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills:

• IAM Lifecycle and Access provisioning
• Authentication Support (MFA and SSO)
• IAM Policy and Standards (NIST, ISO 27001, HITRUST)
• IT Risk and Compliance Awareness
• Root Cause Analysis and Incident Support
• Reporting and Documentation
• Threat Monitoring and Alert Response

Tools Knowledge:

• IAM Platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Ping Identity)
• Directory Services (Active Directory, Azure AD)
• ITSM Tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Security Tools (SIEM, EDR, SOAR)
• Programming/Scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SQL)
• Microsoft Office Suite

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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