Senior Information Security Analyst (Identity and Access Management – IAM)

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The position supports the NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by providing high level safety of Information Technology assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access, harm, or destruction.
Position Summary: The primary responsibilities include designing, implementing and maintaining an enterprise identity and access management system that will eventually scale up to 500,000 users leveraging our current stack of Idira (CyberArk), AWS Cognito, AWS Identity Center and Active Directory. This position will collaborate with data engineering, product, infrastructure and other stakeholders to architect solutions and shape system design. This position will also work with IT operations and cybersecurity operations to ensure ongoing compliance with NEA security. Other duties may include analyzing and preparing status reports on security matters; monitoring and recommending solutions for correcting issues related to security technology performance and capabilities. To carry out responsibilities, the incumbent uses a personal computer, associated software, and other office technology.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years' experience with IAM protocols such as SCIM, OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0. Experience with key IAM and Cybersecurity concepts like PAM, Directories, SSO, MFA, API Gateways and threat detection. Experience working with IAM architecture in a diverse hybrid environment including Cloud, On-Prem, IaaS and SaaS platforms.
SELECTION CRITERIA: TIER 1 (Essential): Extensive knowledge of designing, developing and deploying an identity management solution like Idira (CyberArk) or Okta. Extensive experience integrating IAM solutions with AWS (Identity Center, Control Tower, Cognito). Experience federating an IAM solution to multiple distinct business units. TIER 2 (Significant): Knowledge of industry best practices pertaining to identity management and security, including hardening strategies, scalability and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to reach goals. Ability to work independently. TIER 3 (Desirable): Capacity to work effectively within the context of the NEA, an advocacy organization.  Knowledge of the mission and strategic focus of the NEA Center for Innovation & Technology.

Instructions for applying:

1. Submit both a resume and a cover letter as separate files

2. Name the file for the cover letter: "Cover Letter".

3. Answer the following question in the cover letter:

• How would you go about balancing a large IAM project with operational work to ensure that tasks like PCI compliance scans are completed while also hitting IAM project milestones?

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided:  The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation, e.g., airplane, car.

NEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. To apply for this position or to search for other openings, please go to our jobs page at Careers at NEA (myworkdayjobs.com)  

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