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Cybersecurity/IAM Governance Specialist

Horizontal Talent
Mounds, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Join a dynamic team as a Cybersecurity/IAM Governance Specialist, where you''ll play a pivotal role in enhancing identity governance and administration. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative security solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical lead for configuring access certification and review programs, ensuring alignment with governance policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Define integration requirements for various certification approaches and oversee the architecture of user and entitlement certifications.
  • Collaborate with business and application teams to ensure compliance with governance standards and source system capabilities.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including configuration details and operational reports, to support audit processes.
  • Continuously assess industry best practices to enhance certification effectiveness and recommend improvements to leadership.

Skills

  • 5 years of experience in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) or Identity and Access Management (IAM), with a focus on SailPoint Identity Security Cloud.
  • Proven expertise in user, entitlement, and role certifications, with a strong understanding of access management principles.
  • Ability to analyze data quality issues impacting certification accuracy and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, including auditors and compliance teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience designing and implementing certification programs in complex or regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation tools used alongside SailPoint ISc, such as PowerShell or REST APIs.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish processes based on evolving security requirements and enhance governance frameworks.

At Horizontal, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles in all our hiring practices.

 

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Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $57 - $92 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Salary : $57 - $92

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