Senior Information Security Analyst – Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1+ Years
Department: Information Security
Experience Level: Senior

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to support enterprise information security initiatives, with a focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud security, and regulatory compliance.

This position will play a key role in supporting cloud-first technology initiatives, ensuring that appropriate security controls, policies, and procedures are implemented and maintained as new systems and applications are introduced.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security, IAM, Microsoft 365, and cloud-based security controls, along with experience implementing security frameworks and supporting enterprise technology deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of Identity and Access Management (IAM) security controls.

• Ensure new cloud applications and IT initiatives align with established information security policies and regulatory requirements.

• Assess security risks associated with enterprise cloud platforms, including Microsoft 365, Egnyte, and AI-enabled technologies.

• Develop, implement, and maintain layered security controls to protect enterprise systems and sensitive information.

• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate security requirements into new technology deployments.

• Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities, access control gaps, and potential compliance risks.

• Support the development and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Monitor and evaluate IAM processes, user access permissions, and security configurations.

• Provide security guidance and recommendations to technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Assist with security audits, compliance reviews, and remediation efforts.

• Support ongoing security operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a senior-level information security, cybersecurity, or IAM role.

• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management principles, including authentication, authorization, and access controls.

• Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments and cloud-based applications.

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security and identity management capabilities.

• Understanding of information security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and security best practices.

• Experience implementing and maintaining layered security controls.

• Ability to assess security risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).

• Familiarity with Egnyte or similar enterprise content management platforms.

• Experience supporting security requirements for AI-enabled applications.

• Knowledge of New York State Information Technology Services (NYS ITS) security policies.

• Experience with role-based access control (RBAC), multifactor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM).

• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks and security compliance standards.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide security initiatives and support the secure adoption of modern cloud technologies. You'll work alongside IT and security professionals to strengthen identity management, improve security controls, and help protect critical systems and information.

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