Identity Data Analyst & Tester

About the Company

Identity Data Analyst & Tester (SailPoint / Okta)

Location: Shelton, CT 06484 (On-site, Remote EST, or Hybrid)

About the Role

The Identity Data Analyst & Tester is a technical contract role focused on the "health" of the enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) program. You will be responsible for ensuring that identity data within SailPoint and Okta is accurate, reconciled, and compliant. This role is a mix of data forensics—identifying orphaned accounts and reconciling HR data—and rigorous technical testing of Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) workflows to ensure security controls are functioning as designed.

Responsibilities

SailPoint IdentityIQ / IdentityNow

• Data Recon: Analyze identities, accounts, and entitlements; reconcile SailPoint data against HR systems, directories, and applications.
• Orphan Management: Proactively identify and remediate orphaned or "shadow" accounts.
• Rule Validation: Assist in the validation of identity correlation rules and technical logic.
• Lifecycle Testing: Test automated provisioning/deprovisioning to downstream applications to ensure "Day 1" access and "Day 0" termination.

Okta Access & Integration Testing

• Workflow Validation: Execute and test Okta JML workflows (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) for accuracy.
• Mapping Verification: Verify group memberships, attribute mappings, and granular access enforcement policies.
• Discrepancy Identification: Pinpoint and resolve data mismatches between Okta, AD/directories, and SaaS applications.

IAM Testing & Control Validation

• Control Design: Execute test plans for identity lifecycle and access controls to validate SOX and ITGC operating effectiveness.
• Defect Management: Document test results, identify defects, and track remediation actions through to completion.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Evidence Collection: Act as a point of contact for audit evidence collection from SailPoint and Okta.
• Remediation Tracking: Support auditor inquiries and maintain artifacts suitable for cybersecurity leadership and audit consumption.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record in IAM, identity data analysis, or access governance.
• Tooling: Hands-on experience with SailPoint (IdentityIQ or IdentityNow) AND Okta is mandatory.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and internal access governance controls.

Required Skills

• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data validation skills with the ability to spot patterns and discrepancies in large datasets.
• Detail-Focused: Audit-oriented approach to documentation and testing.
• Communication: Strong written skills for developing test cases and remediation summaries for IAM leadership.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay Rate: $50.00 – $75.00/hr (Depending on Experience)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.