Identity and Access Management Analyst

Job Summary

Ameri Life is seeking a detail‑oriented and security‑minded IAM Analyst to join our growing cybersecurity team. This role will support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of identity and access controls across our hybrid enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with security leadership to enhance our Zero Trust strategy, enforce least privilege, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, and NYDFS.

This position is critical to maturing our identity governance program and supporting both current and legacy security initiatives, including phishing‑resistant authentication, privileged account auditing, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle automation across Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and integrated SaaS platforms.

• Administer and enhance IAM tools and processes, including Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and privileged access workflows.
• Develop, implement, and continuously optimize Conditional Access policies and related Microsoft security controls to enforce Zero Trust principles, minimize risk exposure, and support secure access to cloud and on‑premises resources.
• Implement and maintain phishing‑resistant authentication mechanisms (e.g., FIDO2, certificate‑based authentication) across critical systems and high‑risk user groups.
• Establish and manage privileged access management (PAM) controls, including auditing, alerting, and reporting on privileged account activity.
• Implement and maintain identity lifecycle management processes— including provisioning, access changes, and deprovisioning—aligned with role‑based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles.
• Monitor and respond to identity‑related security events, including anomalous sign‑ins, MFA bypass attempts, and privilege escalations.
• Collaborate with IT, HR, and business units to ensure accurate provisioning and deprovisioning across systems.
• Maintain and improve access review and certification processes to meet SOX ITGC and other regulatory requirements.
• Document IAM procedures, workflows, and technical configurations to support audit readiness and operational transparency.
• Participate in IAM‑related projects, including integrations with new SaaS platforms, mergers/acquisitions, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Assist with IAM metrics and reporting to support security KPIs and executive dashboards.

• 3+ years of experience in identity and access management, preferably in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365 security, Conditional Access, and MFA.
• Familiarity with IAM concepts such as RBAC, identity lifecycle automation, SSO, PAM, and identity federation.
• Experience implementing phishing‑resistant authentication technologies and privileged account auditing.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks including SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, and NYDFS Part 500.
• Experience with identity governance tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a security‑first mindset.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Microsoft Certified:
  Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC‑300)
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ‑500)
• ISC2:
  Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• CompTIA:
  Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA)

A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, disability insurance, and life insurance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.