IAM Discovery Analyst

IAM Discovery Analyst at Visionary Innovative Technology Solutions LLC IAM Discovery Analyst at Visionary Innovative Technology Solutions LLC in Austin, Texas Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Position:

IAM Discovery Analyst Location:

Austin, TX- Hybrid Duration:

Long Term Role Overview The IAM Discovery Analyst is a critical role responsible for discovery, analysis, and documentation of enterprise identity ecosystems. The role focuses on identity source discovery, lifecycle mapping, access analysis, and stakeholder-driven documentation to enable robust IAM transformation programs. This role acts as the foundation for identity governance by establishing visibility across identities, applications, access patterns, and lifecycle processes. Key Responsibilities Lead identity source discovery across AD, LDAP, Microsoft Entra ID, and cloud IAM environments; onboard and normalize identity datasets Discover and catalogue enterprise applications, authentication flows, and access pathways; map identity-to-application relationships Develop end-to-end Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle documentation with strong technical writing aligned to audit/compliance needs Lead stakeholder workshops (HR, IT, Security, Business) to capture identity flows, access requirements, and process gaps Perform

HRIS-IAM

integration mapping including data flows, attributes, triggers, and provisioning workflows Analyze access patterns (roles, entitlements, usage) to establish baseline access models and optimization opportunities Correlate and normalize identity data across systems; eliminate duplicates and identify orphan/shadow accounts Support

RBAC/ABAC

role modeling and role mining initiatives using access and attribute insights Enable automated discovery using APIs (REST, SCIM) and connectors Identify identity risks (excessive access, toxic combinations, privilege creep) and recommend remediation actions Develop CISO-ready dashboards (coverage %, orphan accounts, privilege exposure, onboarding gaps) Work with IGA tools such as SailPoint IdentityNow, Saviynt, or similar platforms Additional Key Expectation (Critical for Hiring): Strong Business Analyst orientation with ability to translate business processes into IAM constructs Proven experience in Wealth Management domain (client onboarding, advisor access, portfolio systems, regulatory controls) Ability to bridge business, compliance, and technology for identity lifecycle and access governance design Bottom of Form Qualifications & Experience

• 6-10 years of experience in IAM, Identity Governance, or Security Engineering
• Proven experience in large IAM discovery or transformation projects
• Strong experience in identity lifecycle documentation and technical writing
• Experience in HRIS integration and enterprise process mapping
• Experience in leading stakeholder workshops Technical Skills
• Identity source discovery (AD, LDAP, Entra ID, Cloud IAM)
• Application inventory mapping and access discovery
• Data correlation, normalization, and identity reconciliation

RBAC/ABAC

understanding and role mining

• API (REST, SCIM) and connector knowledge
• Identity lifecycle (JML) mapping
• Risk and anomaly identification
• IAM tooling exposure (SailPoint, Saviynt, etc.)
• Reporting and dashboarding

Certifications Must-have:

• SailPoint IdentityNow / IdentityIQ Certifications
• Microsoft IAM Certification (SC-300 or equivalent)

Good-to-have:

Okta Certifications , CyberArk Certifications , Cloud Certifications (AWS / Azure / OCI)

Strategic:

CISSP , CIAM

,

• CIGE Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation capability
• Ability to engage C-level stakeholders
• Structured thinking and workshop facilitation capability