The Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst plays a vital role in assessing, analyzing, developing, maintaining, and improving processes governing the lifecycle of identities and user accounts across various systems and applications. The role involves hands-on technical work, collaboration with cross-functional teams, planning, coordinating and supervising all activities related to the IAM function including the creation, provisioning and deprovisioning of identities across county systems
The Lead Identity and Access Management Analyst will work closely with the various departments including but not limited to Internal Audit, Risk Management, and other IT teams, to create and operationalize functional, and scalable, Identity and Access Management policies, guidelines, standards, procedures, and processes. Ensuring that authorized users have the appropriate access to County systems, data, and applications is a core component of the position. In addition, analyzing, improving, and automating current processes for granting and removing access based on the principles of least privilege is a key function of the role. The position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and participating in the decision-making process for and implementation of new and emerging IAM automation technologies and solutions. This position works under the general direction of the IT Security Manager.
The role involves supervisory responsibilities including leading project teams, mentoring staff, and overseeing the work of IAM initiatives. It requires effective team management skills and the ability to guide and develop less experienced colleagues.