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Information Security Analyst IAM Strategic Enablement & Adoption
Location
Charlotte, NC (Preferred) or Irving/Las Colinas, TX
Hybrid Work Schedule
Duration
Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Interview Process
Teams Interview Final In-Person Interview
Overview
Seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst with a strong Identity & Access Management (IAM) background to support enterprise IAM adoption, onboarding, migrations, and user experience initiatives within a large enterprise environment.
This is a highly visible, business-facing cybersecurity role focused on partnering with business units to improve adoption of IAM services, resolve complex access challenges, support IAM transformation efforts, and influence continuous improvements across enterprise identity platforms.
The ideal candidate combines strong IAM technical knowledge with exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities
IAM Adoption & Business Engagement
Partner directly with business stakeholders to drive adoption of enterprise IAM services and capabilities
Translate complex IAM concepts into practical business solutions and user-friendly guidance
Assess business workflows, dependencies, and access requirements across cloud and hybrid environments
Support IAM onboarding, migration, and transformation initiatives
User Experience & Transition Support
Coordinate and support application onboarding and user transition activities
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts for IAM implementations and enhancements
Ensure smooth production deployments with minimal operational disruption
Identify and reduce access-related friction points impacting users and business operations
IAM Operations & Issue Resolution
Serve as an escalation point for complex IAM-related issues
Lead triage and coordination efforts across IAM, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams
Diagnose and resolve access management issues in high-impact enterprise environments
Support access governance, authentication, MFA, and privileged access processes
Product Feedback & Continuous Improvement
Gather business feedback, user pain points, and operational insights
Translate findings into actionable recommendations for IAM product and engineering teams
Influence IAM product enhancements, roadmap prioritization, and process improvements
Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise IAM strategy
Required Qualifications
7 years of progressive IAM or information security experience
Strong expertise in enterprise IAM environments across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem platforms
Experience supporting IAM onboarding, migrations, or transformation programs
Experience with:
Azure / Entra ID
Google Cloud Platform
Active Directory
MFA
SSO
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Identity Governance
Strong understanding of:
Least privilege
Zero Trust principles
Access governance
Authentication and authorization controls
Experience leading or supporting:
UAT efforts
Access issue triage
Stakeholder engagement
Enterprise technology adoption initiatives
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence
Preferred Qualifications
Large enterprise or financial services industry experience
Experience influencing IAM product roadmaps or process improvements
Experience collaborating with IAM product owners and engineering teams
Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity operations and governance frameworks
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong IAM professional with both technical depth and business-facing communication skills
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, highly visible enterprise environments
Skilled at simplifying complex IAM concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to influence adoption, resolve access challenges, and improve IAM user experience