Identity and Access Management (IAM) Certification Analyst
Location: Richardson, TX
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Need only locals, 5 days onsite role. Open for any visa
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Certification Analyst to join our Cybersecurity team. This role focuses on managing and enhancing our user access certification processes to ensure compliance with internal security policies, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Internal Audit, a solid understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, and experience working in highly regulated environments.
Required:
o Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
o 3+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, or IAM Governance.
o Strong knowledge of IAM best practices, including access reviews, least privilege, and segregation of duties.
o Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, COBIT, FFIEC,.
o Experience working with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, AWS, Okta, CyberArk, Microsoft Identity Manager).
o Proficiency in analyzing user access data and generating reports using Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools.
o Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
o Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or IAM-related certifications.
o Experience in audit remediation and implementing security controls.
o Prior experience in a regulated industry (finance, healthcare, government, etc.).
o Experience operating an ITIL based ITSM such as ServiceNow preferred.
o Troubleshooting and organizational skills and ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously is a must.
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