Identity & Access Mgmt Analyst II

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan•Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The IAM Analyst II will be part of our team of technology professionals responsible for the implementation and delivery of Identity and Access Management (IAM) projects. The role will be responsible for the support and operations of IAM tools and will assist application teams with development and integration of role-based management and the implementation and operation of IAM tools. Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for IAM and other IAM Tools. Assists in managing a suite of IAM products and services used within the firm to secure: identity and access to resources, sensitive data, applications and services. Work closely with customers across and external to the firm using or looking to adopt these tools and/or services. Assists in guiding project teams with the implementations consistent with company policies and practices. Interpret business requirements and functional specifications to deliver IAM solutions and sustain alignment with company policy’s and standards. Work with development and QA teams to ensure the use of secure coding practices and verification methods. Operate the Identity and Access Management. Inform budgets and assist engineering and operations in resource planning. Develop engagement with architecture teams to align roadmaps with target state architecture. Provide detailed risk and remediation guidelines, as well as perform remediation activities where applicable. Ensure new system builds entail appropriate security packages, tools, logging and monitoring applications are configured properly. Provide security-related metrics for dashboards and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Computer Science, Engineering or another technical discipline preferred.
3-5 years of increasing responsibility within IT Security or related technical field required.
3 years of experience working with at least one IAM product suite.
Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where organizational skills are essential.
Demonstrates strong problem solving, analytical, interpersonal, and ownership skills.
Possess excellent collaboration skills with a wide variety of internal and external team members.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, Security+, CISA, GIAC, or related information security certifications.
Experience with privileged access.
Java, PowerShell, or .Net programming language experience.
Knowledge of service-oriented architecture for cloud-based services; knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
In-depth knowledge of building micro services.
Demonstrated ability to develop metrics, perform critical analysis and develop executive decision support content.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office with experience with diagraming with Visio.
Knowledge of secure software development concepts and methodologies.
Knowledge of application security technical controls and common vulnerabilities.
Experience conducting security code review, threat modeling, or application penetration assessments.
Knowledge and understanding of architecture, application design, systems engineering, and integration required.
Ability to interact with technical managers and development teams to articulate requirements and processes while collaborating on design options, implementation, testing and user acceptance.
Competent in advanced communication skills including the ability to translate technical security concepts to business-oriented audiences.
Experience in interfacing with multiple information technology application and infrastructure development and support areas within an enterprise.
Demonstrated ability to develop metrics, perform critical analysis and develop executive decision support content.

Responsibilities

Implementation and delivery of Identity and Access Management (IAM) projects.
Support and operations of IAM tools.
Assist application teams with development and integration of role-based management.
Implementation and operation of IAM tools.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for IAM and other IAM Tools.
Manage a suite of IAM products and services used within the firm to secure identity and access to resources, sensitive data, applications and services.
Work closely with customers across and external to the firm using or looking to adopt these tools and/or services.
Guide project teams with implementations consistent with company policies and practices.
Interpret business requirements and functional specifications to deliver IAM solutions and sustain alignment with company policy’s and standards.
Work with development and QA teams to ensure the use of secure coding practices and verification methods.
Operate the Identity and Access Management.
Inform budgets and assist engineering and operations in resource planning.
Develop engagement with architecture teams to align roadmaps with target state architecture.
Provide detailed risk and remediation guidelines, as well as perform remediation activities where applicable.
Ensure new system builds entail appropriate security packages, tools, logging and monitoring applications are configured properly.
Provide security-related metrics for dashboards and presentations.