Senior Identity and Access Management Analyst

Plante Moran • Southfield, MI

38d • $96,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Identity and Access Management Analyst to lead and optimize our IAM operations. This role is critical to ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient access to enterprise systems and data. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, critical thinking, and a collaborative mindset to support identity lifecycle management, privileged access management, and governance initiatives. Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IAM or cybersecurity roles.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing Entra ID, Entra Connect Sync and Active Directory services.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle events, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID), and access provisioning models.
• Experience implementing and managing IAM governance platforms (e.g., Microsoft Identity Governance, SailPoint, Saviynt, or Okta).
• Strong problem-solving skills and drive to expand technical cybersecurity skills with strong preference for and experience with automation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, delivering results within defined timelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary admin of identity providers across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Manage authentication and access controls such as conditional access and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Design, implement, and manage identity and access management tools, such as Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solutions.
• Oversee provisioning and deprovisioning of all directory objects, including but not limited to staff accounts, non-human identities (NHI), and security groups.
• Develop, document, and maintain Cybersecurity IAM policy and procedural documentation.
• Manage identities, directory permissions, privileged access management controls across multi-cloud environments, ensuring alignment with least-privilege and role-based access control (RBAC) principles.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays
• 401(k) plan
• flexible benefits plans
• business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use
• pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
• discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees