Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Job Description

We have a position for a Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst with one of our clients in Lincoln, NE for an initial contract duration of 11 months. US citizens and all those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

The IAM Analyst manages and supports the state’s identity and access management systems, ensuring secure access to resources while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations. This role focuses on administering user identities, permissions, and roles and contributing to designing and implementing IAM solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Access Management:

• Provision, de-provision, and maintain user accounts, groups, and roles across various systems and applications.
• Creating groups, users, GPOs, and other elements associated with IAM.
• Monitor and resolve access-related service requests and incidents promptly.

Identity Governance:

• Conduct periodic access reviews and recertification processes to ensure the least privilege principles.
• Assist in creating and enforcing IAM policies, standards, and procedures.

System Administration:

• Maintain and optimize IAM tools and technologies, such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Collaborate with system administrators to integrate applications with IAM systems.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure IAM processes comply with regulatory standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or others applicable to the organization.
• Identify and mitigate potential security risks related to user access.

Project Support:

• Participate in IAM-related projects, including migrations, upgrades, and new system implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and agencies to improve and expand IAM capabilities.

Reporting & Analytics:

Generate and analyze IAM activity reports to detect unusual patterns or potential security incidents.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in IAM, IT administration, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with IAM tools (e.g., Grouper, Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, Ping Identity).

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of IAM concepts such as role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, and zero trust.
• Familiarity with authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP).
• Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications, such as:
• Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator