Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst to serve as the primary liaison between the IAM organization and the Cyber Fusion Center (CFC). This critical, senior-level individual contributor will integrate IAM principles and controls into our security operations and incident response framework.
You will help improve our IAM policies, standards, and controls. You will partner with CFC analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders to provide subject matter expertise during active investigations and to strengthen our security posture. You will report into the Head of Global Security Administration.
- Responsibilities
- Be the primary contact for all IAM-related inquiries during security investigations, incidents, and potential breaches.
- Coordinate and orchestrate response activities across all IAM functions—including Identity Governance (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Authentication, and IAM Governance
- Assist the CFC in identifying and containing threats by completing or directing IAM-related actions, such as account suspension, privilege revocation, session termination, and enforcement of step-up authentication.
- Analyze threat intelligence and actor TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) to identify potential risks to the identity landscape.
- Develop and refine IAM-centric detection use cases and queries for security monitoring systems (e.g., SIEM, UEBA)
- Use insights to help inform IAM policies
- Provide subject matter expertise to inform the design and implementation of IAM controls across the enterprise.
- Help with the risk-based prioritization for First Line of Defense (LOD1) remediation efforts by providing context on active threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop formal plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for IAM's role in the incident response lifecycle.
- Establish protocols and service level agreements (SLAs) between the IAM organization and the CFC.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and contribute IAM-specific findings to root cause analysis reports.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security with 5 years focused directly on Identity & Access Management.
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of core IAM domains (IGA, PAM, Authentication , and Authorization)
- Experience with common identity-based attack vectors, TTPs, and threat actors (e.g., credential theft, lateral movement, privilege escalation, MFA bypass techniques).
- Experience working with security operations, incident response, or threat intelligence teams.
- Familiarity with cloud identity platforms and security models (AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud IAM).
- Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIH).
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Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package and bonus plan
- Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays
Additional Information
Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
