Security Analyst

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Security Analyst / Security Consultant with 1–2 years of experience in IT security solutions, preferably in Identity Security. The successful candidate will support the implementation, integration and maintenance of Identity and Access Management solutions for enterprise customers while developing expertise in Cybersecurity best practices.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with leading Identity Security technologies, participate in customer engagements and build a career in cybersecurity consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, configuration and support of Identity Security solutions, including:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) (preferred)
• Participate in customer workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
• Support solution deployment, testing, troubleshooting and user acceptance activities.
• Assist with system integration using LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), REST APIs, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect and SCIM where applicable.
• Perform user provisioning, access reviews, and identity lifecycle management tasks.
• Monitor system performance, investigate incidents and resolve technical issues within agreed service levels.
• Prepare technical documentation, implementation guides and standard operating procedures.
• Provide post-implementation support and assist with system upgrades and enhancements.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends, identity security technologies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with senior consultants, project managers and customer IT teams to deliver successful projects.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in IT security or system administration, preferably in Identity and Access Management or related technologies.
• Basic understanding of enterprise authentication and authorization concepts.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following:
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Identity Governance (IGA)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Basic understanding of authentication protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM
• Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux operating systems is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, firewalls)
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar scripting languages is an advantage

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the followingIdentity Security solutions would be advantageous:

• Symantec PAM
• CyberArk
• Delinea (formerly Thycotic/Centrify)
• BeyondTrust
• SailPoint
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Ping Identity
• One Identity

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-oriented mindset with good presentation skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and obtain professional certifications.
• Good documentation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with any of thefollowing certifications will have an advantage:

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
• CyberArk Defender or Sentry certifications
• SailPoint IdentityIQ or IdentityNow certifications
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Career Development

The successful candidate willreceive opportunities to:

• Work on enterprise Identity Security projects across multiple industries.
• Gain exposure to leading IAM and PAM technologies.
• Receive mentoring from experienced cybersecurity consultants.
• Pursue professional training and industry certifications.
• Progress toward a Security Consultant or Senior Identity Security Consultant role.