Identity and Access Management Analyst

Identity and Access Management Analyst Westlake TX (Hybrid 2 alternate weeks onsite per month like 1 week onsite / 1 week remote) 6 months *In-Person Interview Required*

Technical Skills:

• Evaluate and monitor IAM and PAM controls
• Data Analytics - Snowflake, Datadog
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• AWS (EKS) and Azure (AKS) would prefer AWS
• Experience with IAM/PAM tools (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Azure AD).

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a thorough and proactive IAM/PAM Analyst to support the Workforce Access Management (WAM) project.
• The ideal candidate will have 2 5 years of experience identifying and addressing control gaps within Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management frameworks.
• As a valued team member, you will help ensure secure and compliant access across enterprise systems, with a solid focus on authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a contributor to the WAM project, supporting implementation, and ongoing governance of access controls.
• Evaluate and monitor IAM and PAM controls to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standard processes.
• Identify and report instances where access controls are not being adhered to, including excessive permissions, orphaned accounts, and unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, Enterprise Cyber Security, and Audit teams to investigate control violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Support periodic access reviews, certification campaigns, and privileged account audits.
• Assist in the development and refinement of IAM/PAM policies, procedures, and standards.
• Use tools such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD, or similar platforms to analyze access patterns and detect anomalies.
• Document findings and create reports for leadership and compliance teams.
• Assess and support authentication and authorization mechanisms across enterprise network infrastructure.
• Supporting closely related areas with Data Analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 2 5 years of hands-on experience in IAM and/or PAM, with a focus on control adherence and compliance.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level authentication and authorization infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or NIST.
• Experience with IAM/PAM tools (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Azure AD).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Snowflake and analytics visualization experience with Tableau/PowerBI.
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and least privilege access models.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM/PAM certifications.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $50.00/hr.