Bank Of America Identity & Access Management IAM Information Security Controls Specialist 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

511815157

Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and in the right context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to the resources across increasingly heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements.

What you can expect in Identity & Access Management:

In today’s highly connected world, managing and securing the identity of users is essential to the safety and success of our workforce. The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team works within Global Information Services (GIS) and in close participation with all other LOB teams as well as second and third line of defense partners. This role is highly visible and requires frequent interaction with senior management and key stakeholders.

The role also will actively apply knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and information security concepts (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO) to establish and maintain policies, validate alignment of processes and controls to requirements, report on adherence to policy requirements and maintain governance programs related to IAM Standard controls. Job expectations include using data analytics, governance process management, and partnering with internal teams to verify policy compliance, identify gaps in coverage, and support remediation activities.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong partnership with other Global Information Security (GIS) functions, Global Technology (GT), Cyber Security Technology (CST), Third Party management, Global Compliance and Operations Risk (CGOR), internal audit, and external regulatory agencies. Provide audit and regulatory responses within the specified periods.

• Perform Quality Assurance activities to support access control compliance and control metrics.

• Support and monitor GT application compliance to controls. Oversee and drive governance program, support program inquiries, updating source of record, manage ARM ticketing queue, and maintain program documentation.

• Maintain QA documentation, audit documentation, and training materials.

• Drive Quality Assurance Governance for End User Access Management & Application Services.

• Maintain exceptions to IAM Standard according to governance processes.

• Ensures Information Technology systems meet enterprise standards, adhere to applicable rules, laws, and regulations, and comply with appropriate risk appetite.

• Assist with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing of application changes with signoff prior to implementation.