Bank Of America IAM Governance Analyst Cloud / PAM 

United States, Colorado, Denver 

609048232

LOB Overview:

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.

Role Description/what you can expect in Identity & Access Management:

In today’s highly connected world, managing and securing human and machine identities 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 Line of Business teams as well as second and third line of defense partners. Identity and Access Management is the centralized governance function for the enterprise, driving consistency through end-to-end horizontal risk oversight as well as vertical, functional capabilities that provide comprehensive subject matter expertise on all IAM systems and services. This role is highly visible and requires frequent interaction with senior management and key stakeholders. In this role, the IAM Governance Analyst will be responsible for identifying IAM policy requirements, monitoring adherence, escalating compliance risks, driving remediation strategies and plans, as well as leading coordination for regulatory activities, e.g. audits, compliance self-testing activities, and regulatory exams.

• Support the planning, development and delivery of IAM governance processes and technical solutions which elevate security, improve compliance, and automate governance activities for applications, infrastructure, and processes.

• Required demonstrated experience with managing identities in the Public Cloud and Privileged Access is a minimum requirement for this role.

• Work with the team to manage identity lifecycle and access governance activities including developing, maintaining, and facilitating the adoption of IAM policy standards, processes, and procedures.

• Assist with the coordination and response to regulatory, audit, and compliance requests

• Aid in the automation of audit/compliance evidence gathering and metrics reporting

• Conduct emerging trend research, product evaluations, and tool selection

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop cutting-edge IAM policies and standards that iteratively support IAM enhancements across process, data, and technology.

• Engage with Product Managers and Senior Architects to drive the strategic technology roadmap, which dictates the need for modernized security principles.

• Engage and consult with all IAM capabilities to identify gaps and establish solutions to close gaps.

• Maintain end-to-end governance processes across the IAM space with aligned controls and metrics to evaluate control effectiveness.

• Participate in multiple forums with high level executives to communicate compliance expectations, provide strategic direction and oversight, and provide a mechanism for reviewing decisions with downstream impacts.

• Drive partnership with Operational Risk partners on access related Compliance Monitoring and Testing activities.

• Apply industry best practices, templates, and documentation while also proposing improvements.

• Clearly articulate the reasons and methods behind proposed changes through informative materials for educating others.

• Provide education to team members regarding the proposed changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Deep experience managing strategies related to authentication, privileged access management, and IAM enforcement in public clouds are essential for this role.

• Ability to manage data and conduct data analytics, resulting in actionable insights.

• Robust understanding of and direct experience delivering IAM-related zero trust capabilities.

• 3-5 years’ experience implementing IAM Cloud solutions, controls, and capabilities.

• Experience deploying and managing Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC).

• Knowledge and understanding of IAM-specific laws, rules, and regulations within the financial services sector.

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, COBIT, COSO, and/or ISO, and attack frameworks such as MITRE.

• A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Security certifications (e. g. , CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, SSCP, Security+).

• Experience planning, researching and developing security strategies, standards, and procedures.