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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst SME - **Company:** ASM - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management, Workflow Management Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, Cyberark, Information Technology, SailPoint, User Accounts - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkbfbu ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. + Typically 8-12 years of progressive IAM or information security experience with several years in a senior or SME capacity in complex, highly regulated environments. + Hands-on experience administering enterprise IAM platforms, directories, SSO, and MFA solutions, including designing and operating access workflows and account lifecycle processes. + Demonstrated experience conducting access certifications, entitlement reviews, and audit support to maintain least-privilege access and meet regulatory or internal control requirements. + Experience developing and maintaining IAM policies, procedures, and standards, including privileged access management practices. + Active SECRET security clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one as specified). + U.S. citizenship, as required to support a federal IT environment. Preferred Qualifications + Experience with leading IAM/IAG platforms such as SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, or similar enterprise solutions, including workflow design and automation. + Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor IAM certifications that demonstrate advanced IAM and security expertise. + Experience supporting classified or high-assurance government environments with formal access control frameworks and audit requirements. + Background in integrating IAM with broader security operations, including SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint security tools., The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions. ## Description The Identity and Access Management Analyst SME serves as the senior specialist responsible for governing user identities, accounts, and entitlements across enterprise systems in a highly regulated government environment. This role leads the design and operation of IAM processes and tools that enforce least-privilege access, support compliance, and protect mission-critical applications. The SME collaborates with cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders to optimize IAM workflows, integrate controls into the broader security architecture, and drive continuous improvement in identity governance., + Administer and govern user accounts, groups, and role-based access across identity platforms, directories, and enterprise applications, ensuring appropriate authorization and segregation of duties. + Design and execute onboarding, transfer, and offboarding workflows to ensure timely provisioning and deprovisioning of accounts and entitlements in alignment with security and compliance policies. + Conduct periodic access certifications, entitlement reviews, and audit support activities to maintain least-privilege access and demonstrate adherence to regulatory and internal control requirements. + Configure and maintain IAM tools and user directories, including identity governance solutions, directory services, SSO, and MFA, to enforce password policies, multi-factor authentication, and standardized access workflows. + Develop, document, and maintain IAM policies, procedures, and standards, including account lifecycle rules, privileged access controls, and exception handling for mission-critical systems. + Monitor access logs, IAM dashboards, and exception reports to detect anomalous activity, unauthorized access, or control weaknesses, and coordinate remediation with security and IT teams. + Provide advanced troubleshooting and user support for access issues, resolving complex authentication and authorization problems in partnership with application owners and security operations. + Collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and audit teams to integrate IAM controls into security architecture, support risk assessments and control testing, and recommend automation and control improvements., Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. 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