Senior IAM Analyst

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IAM Analyst with hands-on experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ or similar IAM platforms to lead the application onboarding process across multiple business units. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, business analysis expertise, and a deep understanding of IAM governance and compliance standards. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring timely and secure integration of applications while aligning with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for business units, facilitating discussions to gather requirements and communicate IAM onboarding processes.
2. Application Onboarding: Lead the end-to-end integration of business applications into the SailPoint IdentityIQ platform, ensuring secure and compliant implementation.
3. Prioritization & Planning: Evaluate and prioritize onboarding activities based on business dependencies, project timelines, and criticality.
4. Business Analysis: Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements for the IAM development team.
5. Risk Management: Identify potential IAM-related risks, maintain detailed risk logs, and implement mitigation strategies.
6. Access Certifications: Lead and coordinate periodic access certification and recertification campaigns in alignment with compliance requirements.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with IT Operations, Security, Compliance, and other relevant teams to support IAM initiatives and maintain system integrity.
8. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive onboarding documentation, dashboards, and reports for audits and governance reviews. Adhere to ISMS policies and procedures.

Job Specification / Skills and Competencies

1. Minimum 10 years of overall experience, including significant exposure to IAM platforms (preferably SailPoint IdentityIQ).
2. Demonstrated experience leading complex IAM onboarding projects in enterprise environments.
3. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Proficiency in business analysis, including requirements gathering, gap analysis, and documentation.
5. Deep understanding of IAM governance, access control models, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
6. Experience conducting risk assessments and coordinating access certification campaigns.
7. Familiarity with audit processes and related IAM documentation standards.
8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
2. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) are a plus.
3. Experience with tools such as ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, or similar project tracking platforms.