Intermediate Identity Analyst to help manage SSO in Okta and managing access controls in Google Cloud in the Financial Industry

Our client is looking for Intermediate Identity Analyst to help manage SSO in Okta and managing access controls in Google Cloud in the Financial Industry.

Project Description: This role will be primarily focused on managing SSO in Okta and managing access controls in Google Cloud.

Overview:

As an Identity Analyst you will be a strong team player with a knack for solving complex problems and translating technical information into action items. You’ll be accountable for assessing current Identity and Access processes and working with the team to implement IAM best practices. You will quickly become an expert in existing access workflows and work in partnership with the larger Enterprise Identity & Application Security team to develop new ones.

Experience with Privileged Access management, Identity Provider configuration, Access control systems, Automation and a desire for continuous improvement will be crucial to success in this role.

Must Have's:

• 3+ years as an Identity Analyst
• Okta, Single Sign On
• Google Cloud Platform
• Authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and LDAP
• ServiceNow / ITIL v4 experience
• Experience with Python, Shell scripting, or APIs for automating identity lifecycle
• Familiarity with the NIST framework and information security concepts such as the principle of least privilege

Nice to Have's:

• Completed or actively pursuing industry-standard certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, or Google PCSE
• Experience with Identity & Access Management in a multi-forest Active Directory environment is considered
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience is considered
• Familiarity with IAM governance, regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and access reviews is considered
• Strong familiarity with Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems is considered