Sr. IT Security Analyst

Job Title: Senior IT Security Analyst - IAM Systems

As a Senior IT Security Analyst - IAM Systems, you will engage in advanced IAM cybersecurity tasks with a high level of autonomy. Your contributions will be crucial for maintaining a secure IT environment and anticipating potential threats. This role is primarily responsible for working with the systems that control user identities and access within our organization.

This includes implementing, and maintaining systems that manage user identities, credentials, and access controls.

This role is on site and reports to either our Pune or Chennai, India office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage user identities and access rights across multiple systems and applications to include Azure, on-prem AD, AWS, and GCP in multi domain environments
• Coordinate comprehensive incident response and recovery efforts.
• Manage access controls and monitor user activity for anomalies.
• Monitor IAM infrastructure to ensure high availability.
• Participate in development and enforcement of IAM security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend new IAM security tools and technologies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on security status and incidents.
• Implement IAM solutions that meet the needs of the organization.
• Maintain and optimize the performance of IAM systems.
• Work closely with IT and security teams to ensure the integration of IAM systems with other technologies.
• Participate in regular audits to ensure compliance with IAM policies and regulations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for IAM systems.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest IAM technologies and trends.
• Train staff on the use of IAM systems and the importance of maintaining secure access controls.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 6-9 years of experience in IT security.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• On-Premises and Cloud Skills: Experience with both on-premises and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) environments.
• IAM Solutions: Experience with IAM solutions such as SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, or similar.      CyberArk experience also a plus.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C# for use in automation of basic IAM tasks.
• Security Audits: Competence in conducting thorough security audits.
• Forensic Analysis: Capability to perform in-depth forensic investigations.
• Incident Management: Mastery in coordinating incident response efforts.
• Policy Development: Ability to develop and enforce comprehensive security policies.
• Training Leadership: Leadership in delivering IAM security trainings.
• Tools Evaluation: Proficiency in evaluating and integrating new security tools.
• Analytical Reporting: Skills in preparing detailed technical reports and presentations.
• Network Security: Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and other security technologies.

CyberArk Certifications (preferred):

• CyberArk Defender (PAM-DEF)
• CyberArk Sentry (PAM-SEN)
• CyberArk Defender – EPM

Technical Skills (required):

• Vault Administration: Managing and securing privileged accounts within the CyberArk Vault.
• PVWA (Privileged Web Access): Using and managing the web interface for privileged access.
• PSM (Privileged Session Manager): Configuring and managing session monitoring and recording.
• CPM (Central Policy Manager): Creating and managing policies for password management and rotation.
• EPM Deployment: Implementing and managing endpoint privilege policies and architecture 

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, and to design and deploy CyberArk solutions with high availability and disaster recovery.  Should be a role model and leader for rest of the team.

Technical Problem Solving: Leading others in solving complex technical problems using sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Independence and Leadership: Working independently with guidance in only the most complex situations, and potentially leading job family/cross-job family group teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Project Impact: Impacting the achievement of project objectives, guided by technical and professional standards and guidelines 

Communication Skills: Communicating difficult concepts and influencing others to adopt a different point of view 

Advisory Role: Acting as an advisor on advanced and broad-ranging projects 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
• Experience with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Certifications in IAM or cybersecurity are a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.