IAM Analyst I

Vibrant

. Participate in planning and designing enterprise security architecture focused on Identity and Access Management .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,200 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in planning and designing enterprise security architecture focused on Identity and Access Management
Create enterprise IAM security policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures
Participate in planning and designing business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Design and implement access controls, authorization rules, and role-based access policies
Design and implement role-based access policies using Okta, AWS, Azure, GCP, and Microsoft AD
Maintain current knowledge of cybersecurity and IAM security solutions, processes, attacks, and threat vectors
Recommend IAM security solutions and enhancements
Deploy, integrate, and initially configure new and enhanced security solutions
Collaborate with application owners and leadership on deploying, governing, and extending identity services
Maintain security baselines using CIS and CSA frameworks
Maintain operational configurations according to established baselines and best practices
Monitor in-place security solutions for efficient and appropriate operation
Review device logs and reports, interpret activity, and develop resolution plans
Respond to tickets involving security concerns, vulnerabilities, and end-user issues
Participate in investigations into problematic activity
Participate in vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits
Provide on-call support for end users and IAM security solutions
Partner with AppDev to identify and remediate application vulnerabilities
Review and process employee and department access requests for policy compliance
Configure, maintain, and optimize IAM systems and related tools
Enforce access-control policies and appropriate user access levels
Manage user onboarding, role changes, offboarding, provisioning, and de-provisioning
Review and audit IAM logs and record compliance, tracking, and reporting incidents
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

College diploma or university degree in Cybersecurity or other computer technology degree and/or two years equivalent work experience
One or more listed certifications, or ability to obtain them within a specified time frame after employment: CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals, Okta Certified Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security, Associate of (ISC)2 or CISSP, ISACA CISA or CISM
2+ years working in an Identity Access Management role
1+ years of experience in network, server and data storage security technologies recommended
1+ years of prior experience with Cloud-based security technologies required
1+ year of prior experience with protocols such as 0Auth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML
General knowledge of security frameworks and controls such as NIST, CIS, CSA, and ISO27000
Some experience with security systems and tools including Firewalls, WAF, SIEM, SOAR, MDR, IAM, PAM/PIM, network packet sniffers, Nmap, IDS/IPS, SAST/DAST, and Burp Suite
Some experience with encryption, antivirus/malware, penetration testing, and source code scanning
Some experience with IAM concepts including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, access control, and identity lifecycle management
Technical knowledge of cloud and SaaS security solutions and tools
Basic understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols
Basic understanding of IAM lifecycle management, security controls, and system configurations for AWS, Azure, GCP, and Microsoft AD
Some experience with IAM solutions such as Okta, Active Directory, LDAP, or IAM software
Knowledge of MFA, biometrics, and SSO authentication methods
Preferred experience implementing and assessing industry security standards including HIPAA HITECH, GDPR, HITRUST, FISMA, ISO27K, PCI, and NIST
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to conduct IT security research and present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Ability to organize tasks and manage priorities
Self-motivated, directed, and able to work independently and with teams
Keen attention to detail and collaborative, team-oriented working style
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Will constantly operate a computer and office productivity machinery
Will frequently communicate over video calls with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental income insurance
Employer paid disability insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care
401K