IAM Cloud Senior Associate, Information Security

IAM Cloud Senior Associate, Information Security

Country: United States of America

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented senior associate to join our growing cloud security team.  This senior-level role is designed for someone passionate about cloud technologies and security, particularly in managing identity and access within Amazon Web Services (AWS).   In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and governance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with cloud platforms, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams to ensure secure and efficient access management. 

 
Essential Functions: 

• Support the configuration and maintenance of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies and roles to ensure proper access and risk controls. 

• Monitor and evaluate IAM users, roles and permissions based on least privilege principles. 

• Monitor and audit user access to cloud environments, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient onboarding and offboarding processes for access management resources. 

• Participate in troubleshooting access issues and work with the cloud security team to resolve incidents. 

• Assist in audits and assessments of AWS access control policies to identify potential risks or areas for improvement.  

• Contribute to the automation of IAM cloud processes, and both detective and preventative controls. 

 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Proficiency in managing IAM technologies (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, AWS IAM).  

• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, QuickSilver).  

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, NIST, GDPR).  

• Experience with IAM tools such as SailPoint, CyberArk a plus.  

 
Education:  
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.  

Work Experience:  
9+ Years Experience in IT Security.  

3+ years of experience in IAM, PAM, or cloud security roles.
5+ Years Experience Entra ID, Security Center, Splunk.  
5+ Years Strong knowledge of PCI, SOX, ISO and NIST security standards.  
5+ Years Experience with managing enterprise security projects.  
5+ Years Experience with penetration testing.  
 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Implement and maintain IAM/PAM solutions across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. - Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GLBA, GDPR, HIPAA).  

• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot IAM-related incidents and operational issues.