Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst, Remote

Experian • Madison, MS

10h • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst to serve as the primary liaison between the IAM organization and the Cyber Fusion Center (CFC). This critical, senior-level individual contributor will integrate IAM principles and controls into our security operations and incident response framework. You will help improve our IAM policies, standards, and controls. You will partner with CFC analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders to provide subject matter expertise during active investigations and to strengthen our security posture. You will report into the Head of Global Security Administration.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security with 5 years focused directly on Identity & Access Management.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of core IAM domains (IGA, PAM, Authentication , and Authorization)
• Experience with common identity-based attack vectors, TTPs, and threat actors (e.g., credential theft, lateral movement, privilege escalation, MFA bypass techniques).
• Experience working with security operations, incident response, or threat intelligence teams.
• Familiarity with cloud identity platforms and security models (AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud IAM).
• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIH).

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for all IAM-related inquiries during security investigations, incidents, and potential breaches.
• Coordinate and orchestrate response activities across all IAM functions—including Identity Governance (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Authentication, and IAM Governance
• Assist the CFC in identifying and containing threats by completing or directing IAM-related actions, such as account suspension, privilege revocation, session termination, and enforcement of step-up authentication.
• Analyze threat intelligence and actor TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) to identify potential risks to the identity landscape.
• Develop and refine IAM-centric detection use cases and queries for security monitoring systems (e.g., SIEM, UEBA)
• Use insights to help inform IAM policies
• Provide subject matter expertise to inform the design and implementation of IAM controls across the enterprise.
• Help with the risk-based prioritization for First Line of Defense (LOD1) remediation efforts by providing context on active threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop formal plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for IAM's role in the incident response lifecycle.
• Establish protocols and service level agreements (SLAs) between the IAM organization and the CFC.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and contribute IAM-specific findings to root cause analysis reports.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees