Identity and Access Governance (IAG) Analyst

Job description

**Who You Are:**
The Identity and Access Governance (IAG) Analyst is a practitioner role responsible for administering the QTS IAG program to ensure that access to QTS systems, applications, facilities, and data is granted appropriately and in accordance with QTS organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The IAG Analyst plays a critical part in safeguarding the organization’s physical and digital assets by partnering with Technical Operations, Cyber Security, and Physical Security Teams to define and manage identity access reviews and governance controls.

The IAG Analyst reports to the Vice President, Security Risk & Compliance.

The IAG Analyst can be in any of these three QTS locations: Overland Park, Kansas; Suwanee, Georgia; or Ashburn, Virginia.

This position will require up to 10% travel to QTS data center and office locations as required.

The ideal candidate will have a technical background; have experience in Identity and Access Management, compliance, and/or risk; and have four or more years of experience in technology and security administration across large heterogeneous networks, including third-party entities.

**What You Will Do:** **(Job Responsibilities)**

+ Access Governance and Compliance
+ Administer the QTS identity and access governance program and tool(s).
+ Identify areas to expand or implement single sign-on technologies and role-based access controls.
+ Conduct QTS periodic access reviews, certifications, and audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.
+ Document access, policies and exceptions, and maintain integrity of audit reviews.
+ Support audit and compliance activities by providing evidence and documentation related to access controls.
+ Support Technical Operations, Cyber Security, Physical Security, business unit teams, and third parties with incident response.

+ Identity Lifecycle Management
+ Collaborate with Human Resources, IT, and business units to align identity data and access rights with organizational roles.
+ Inform leadership to evaluate business impact and risk exposure based on level of access granted and make recommendations about where improvements should be made.
+ Make recommendations for improvements in automations efficiencies, security practices, and end-user access review experience.

+ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
+ Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of RBAC models.
+ Analyze access patterns and recommend role optimization strategies.

+ Monitoring and Reporting
+ Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor access governance metrics.
+ Identify and escalate anomalies or policy violations related to user access.

+ Process Improvement
+ Participate in the development and enhancement of IAG policies, procedures, and standards.
+ Recommend automation opportunities to streamline identity and access processes.
+ Maintain understanding of business processes to aid in auditing enterprise identity and access.
+ Other duties as assigned.

**What You Will Need to Be Successful:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
+ Four or more years of experience with identity and access management systems, access controls, security and risk management, and security governance fundamentals.
+ Experience with IGA platforms (e.g., Veza, SailPoint, Saviynt).
+ Familiarity with administering directory services, Windows AD and Entra ID, LDAP, AWS IAM, Okta, SSO, MFA and role-based access control.
+ Understanding of audit, regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-53).
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication and documentation abilities.
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
+ US Citizenship Required

**Nice to Have:**

+ Holds or working towards one or more of the following certifications:
+ Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
+ CompTIA Security+ ITIL Foundation

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.

We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The Know Your Rights Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way.

At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader.

We are committed to connecting the globe for good.

Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide.

In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact.

As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are _Powered by People_ .

Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth.

They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

+ Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
+ Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
+ Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
+ Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
+ 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
+ Pet and Legal Insurance
+ Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
+ Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
+ Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
+ Military Benefits Package
+ QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
+ QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
+ QTS Crisis Fund
+ Wellness Program
+ Tuition Reimbursement Program

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