Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst is a remote member of the Cybersecurity team and serves as a strategic advisor and technical expert for the company’s Identity and Access Management program. The role drives IAM governance, strategy, and advisory services; leads IAM assessments; partners with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC); and works with technical teams and stakeholders to implement and communicate company IAM standards. Key initiatives include nonhuman identity management, program and process development, identity verification, passwordless authentication, multi-factor authentication, and Active Directory governance. The analyst translates complex requirements into actionable solutions and clear communications for technical teams. The role also mentors junior IAM team members, facilitates workshops and training, delivers reports and metrics for technical and non-technical audiences, and tracks emerging IAM trends, technologies, and threats. The position offers a stated annual full-time salary range of $90,000 to $144,900, with the offered amount dependent on factors including job level, location, knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and local wage requirements.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience, or graduate degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience totaling 6–8 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in IAM governance, strategy, and advisory services.
- Broad IAM expertise covering human, nonhuman, and customer identities.
- Hands-on experience with passwordless authentication, MFA, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
- Deep knowledge of identity management systems such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory, and PAM platforms such as CyberArk and BeyondTrust.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to advise technical teams and influence stakeholders.
- Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, and training sessions.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CIAM, CIMP, or cloud security certifications are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead IAM governance, strategy, and advisory initiatives for human, nonhuman, and customer identities.
- Advise and support technical teams implementing the company-wide IAM standard, ensuring governance and technical requirements are met.
- Conduct IAM assessments across organizational applications and identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop IAM programs and processes for onboarding, provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and access certification campaigns.
- Provide expert guidance on nonhuman identity strategy and implementation.
- Lead initiatives involving identity verification, passwordless authentication, MFA, SSO, and secure credential management.
- Promote the elimination of insecure practices, such as sharing network credentials by email.
- Oversee Active Directory governance and compliance efforts.
- Collaborate with GRC, IT, application owners, and business units on audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
- Communicate IAM standards, policies, and technical requirements to technical teams and stakeholders.
- Mentor junior IAM team members and facilitate workshops, meetings, and training sessions.
- Develop and deliver actionable reports, presentations, and metrics for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Monitor emerging IAM trends, technologies, and threats and translate findings into organizational recommendations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and partner programs
- Access to learning resources, including a digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
