Security Business Analyst – Access Management

GuidePoint Security

. Assist in documenting business and technical requirements for Access Management engagements involving Ping Identity and Okta .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in documenting business and technical requirements for Access Management, with a focus on Identity and Access Management concepts, including SSO and MFA. Proficient in managing project documentation, client communications, and collaboration with technical teams.

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Business AnalysisIdentity And Access ManagementSingle Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisIdentity And Access ManagementSingle Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Requirements DocumentationProcess Flow DiagramsRequirements TraceabilityUser StoriesAPI SecurityEngagement Dashboards

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailClear CommunicationTask ManagementSelf-Starter Mentality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSmartsheetJiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

Access ManagementAuthenticationFederationSAMLOAuthOIDCIT CoordinationProfessional Services Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in documenting business and technical requirements for Access Management engagements involving Ping Identity and Okta
Participate in discovery sessions and workshops; capture notes, action items, and decisions
Draft functional specifications, user stories, and use case documentation under senior guidance
Maintain requirements traceability matrices
Flag requirements gaps, conflicts, and dependencies
Create and update process flow diagrams and current/future-state documentation for authentication and federation workflows
Document integration requirements for SSO, MFA, and API security implementations
Maintain engagement plans, timelines, milestones, and task tracking
Track deliverables, action items, decisions, dependencies, risks, issues, and blockers
Prepare kickoff, status-call, and steering-committee materials
Produce status reports and engagement dashboards
Support engagement closeout, documentation organization, and knowledge-transfer preparation
Support day-to-day client communications and coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions
Prepare agendas, capture minutes, distribute action items, and draft client-facing communications
Review deliverables for completeness and formatting before senior review
Maintain documentation standards, templates, naming conventions, and repository organization
Update delivery playbooks, templates, and standard operating procedures
Participate in lessons-learned sessions and document findings
Support presales information gathering for LOE estimates and SOW preparation
Collaborate with senior consultants, architects, engagement leads, client technical teams, and GuidePoint delivery teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent work experience
0–2 years of experience in business analysis, IT coordination, or professional services support; internships and co-ops count
Basic conceptual understanding of Identity and Access Management
Conceptual understanding of Single Sign-On (SSO) and federation, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
Understanding of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and its role in security
General understanding of identity platforms within enterprise security
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent
Self-starter mentality with a willingness to learn
Up to 10% travel
Sedentary work
Substantial movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
Close visual acuity for computer terminal viewing and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
U.S.-based work requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, U.S.-based workforce
Unlimited PTO benefit
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan with GuidePoint paying 90% of employee premiums and 70% of family premiums, or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA with GuidePoint paying 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums
HSA contributions of $850 annually for employees or $1,750 annually for families
Group Dental Insurance with GuidePoint paying 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums
12 corporate holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option
Access to vendor training
Mentorship and regular feedback/coaching
Career growth opportunities