Analyst , Information Security

Position: Analyst I, Information Security
This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
08   Operational IAM Responsibilities
Support user identity lifecycle management (joiners, movers, leavers) across corporate directories and cloud platforms.
Assist in onboarding and access provisioning through tools like  Okta, SailPoint, Cyber Ark , or other IAM platforms.
Monitor and resolve identity-related incidents, access issues, and policy violations.
Support access review campaigns, privileged account certifications, and role-based access control (RBAC) initiatives.

Engineering and Integration
Collaborate with IAM engineers to integrate new applications with SSO and MFA.
Work on automation scripts for provisioning, access requests, or compliance reporting.
Contribute to API-based integrations and workflows for human and non-human identity governance.

Governance and Compliance
Assist in periodic access recertifications and audit evidence collection for SOX and ISO controls.
Maintain IAM process documentation, SOPs, and runbooks.
Support zero-trust and least-privilege initiatives across business applications.

Security Analytics and Continuous Improvement
Contribute to analysis of identity-related security events and anomalies.
Participate in IAM metrics, dashboards, and continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Info Sec, HR, IT, Cloud) to enhance identity hygiene and compliance posture.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
6-12 months of internship experience in IAM, Security Operations, or Cloud Security.
Basic understanding of  authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP)  and directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Passion for identity security, automation, and continuous learning.

Preferred:
Hands-on exposure to  Okta, SailPoint, Cyber Ark, Azure AD , or similar tools.
Familiarity with  Python, Power Shell, or REST APIs .
Understanding of compliance frameworks such as  SOX, NIST 800-63, or ISO 27001 .
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's In It For   You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.

Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness:
Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime:
Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning:
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future:
Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks:
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