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How much do identity access governance engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for identity access governance engineer in the United States is $58.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.56 and $67.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Identity Access Governance Engineer do?

An Identity Access Governance Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that manage user identities and control access to organizational resources. They ensure that only authorized individuals can access specific information or systems, helping to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements. Their duties often include configuring identity management tools, establishing access policies, and conducting regular audits to detect and resolve potential security issues. They also collaborate with IT and security teams to improve processes and respond to access-related incidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Identity Access Governance Engineer?

To thrive as an Identity Access Governance Engineer, you need a strong background in information security, access management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with IAM solutions (such as SailPoint, Okta, or Microsoft Azure AD), experience in scripting or automation, and certifications like CISSP or CISM are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication are vital soft skills for effectively managing access controls and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills and qualifications are essential for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling secure user access across an organization.

What are some common challenges Identity Access Governance Engineers face when implementing access controls across large organizations?

Identity Access Governance Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing the complexity of multiple systems, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations, and minimizing the risk of unauthorized access. Balancing security requirements with user productivity can also be tricky, as overly restrictive controls may hinder business operations. Successful engineers frequently collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to align access policies with organizational needs while maintaining robust audit trails and automating workflows for efficiency.

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Sr Analyst - Identity & Access Govern

Denver, CO

Frontier Group Holdings
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees

$90K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


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5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

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Job description

Sr Analyst Of Identity & Access Governance (IAG)

Frontier is looking for a talented and experienced Sr Analyst of Identity & Access Governance (IAG) to join our growing Cybersecurity IAG team. This role is perfect for an identity analyst with experience in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) systems, passionate in access control disciplines.

The IAG Sr Analyst will support functional and technical aspects of the Identity Access Governance function. The Sr Analyst will support functions that support authentication, authorization, profile management, and federation at Frontier Airlines. The Sr Analyst is responsible for supporting the IAG program maturity, implementing and increasing adoption by onboarding technology platforms, maturing processes, and providing actionable guidance on security standards & best practices. The IAG Sr Analyst will support access provisioning (joiners/movers/leavers), governance, and administrative needs across the Frontier organization. The candidate will work on the adoption and expansion of the corporate Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform.

The IAG Sr Analyst will expand the centralized access management architecture, to mature the automation of provisioning and governance for enterprise applications. The Sr Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and support secure identity and access management solutions for the organization. The candidate will work to ensure that employees, business partners, and contractors have the right access to the right systems at the right times for the right reasons.

Essential Functions

  • Support the design, configuration, and implementation of an Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solution that provides capabilities to manage identity lifecycles (of joiners, movers, leavers) and entitlement reviews (e.g., user access reviews, privileged access reviews).
  • Work with internal stakeholders/business partners to gather and document IGA requirements for new and existing applications and systems.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and design/implement IGA solutions that meet those requirements.
  • Leading IAM projects and initiatives and developing strategies for identity and access management.
  • Assist with the compliance requirements for implementing new authoritative sources.
  • Conduct critical application Password Audits to satisfy SOX requirements.
  • Support technical functions that automate provisioning and de-provisioning of user access, managing entitlements, managing roles, and enforcing policies for compliance purposes.
  • Develop and maintain workflows, rules, and policies within IGA platforms for managing access requests, approvals, and access certification.
  • Configure/manage access certification campaigns, developing access rules, and managing access workflows.
  • Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot the IGA platform environment to ensure its high availability, stability, reliability, and security.
  • Perform regular IGA solution maintenance/upgrades, troubleshoot, resolve issues, and ensure the system's performance and availability.
  • Mentoring junior analysts and providing guidance on best practices.
  • Analyze system requirements, including identifying interactions and appropriate interfaces between affected components and sub systems.
  • Work collaboratively with vendors, consultants, and other third-party service providers to implement and maintain IGA solutions.
  • Providing consulting and subject matter expertise to various business units and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and/or review system specifications, including output requirements, flow charts and technical diagrams.
  • Supports software system testing & validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop IAG strategies, roadmaps, and standards that align with business goals and objectives.
  • Provide technical expertise in the areas of access control, identity governance, and authentication & authorization to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as SOX, PCI-DSS, and TSA.
  • Handling complex IGA issues and providing advanced troubleshooting support.
  • Work collaboratively with other teams to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices that support the organization's overall IAG posture.
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation on IGA solutions, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external auditors to provide evidence of compliance with IAG policies/procedures and develop remediation plans for any identified gaps.
  • Provide training and support to end-users on IAG-related topics to ensure that they are able to access the resources they need, support joiner/mover/leaver provisioning processes, while adhering to security policies and procedures.
  • Provide training and support to end-users on IAG -related topics, including self-service password reset, access requests, and entitlement reviews.
  • Stay up to date with emerging IGA technologies and best practices and provide recommendations for improving the IGA solutions and processes to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience (required).
  • 5+ years of experience configuring, implementing, and maintaining a packaged or custom IGA solution, such as: Saviynt, SailPoint, ForgeRock, or equivalent tool (required).
  • 4+ years of experience in configuring, implementing, and maintaining SailPoint IdentityNow and/or SailPoint IdentityIQ (required).
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure Active Directory (required).
  • Experience using PowerShell for reporting and automation (required).
  • Experience using database connections and SQL queries (required)
  • Working knowledge in infrastructure technologies such as Linux, Windows, and LDAP (required).
  • Experience on SailPoint IdentityNow with developing custom workflows, connectors, rules, and policies (required).
  • Certifications such as SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer (desired).
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA (desired).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficient in developing and maintaining policies, standards, and guidance artifacts.
  • Expert knowledge in core identity domains: Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management, Authentication, Authorization, and Identity Lifecycle Management.
  • In-depth knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts, technologies, and best practices, including user provisioning, access certification, role management, and entitlements management.
  • Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and deploying IGA solutions in an enterprise environment, such as Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, Saviynt, ForgeRock.
  • Subject matter expert for IAG including: role-based access control (RBAC), access request, and certification.
  • Demonstrates extensive understanding of IAG concepts such as directory services, SSO, federation, MFA, provisioning, access certification, roles, and segregation of duties (SOD).
  • In-depth knowledge of legacy and modern authentication protocol differences (such as RADIUS, SAML, OpenID, Oauth, and LDAP).
  • Deep understanding of SailPoint IdentityNow architecture and components, and be able to perform regular maintenance and upgrades, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure system performance & availability.
  • Security best practices for Windows-based and Linux-based systems including authentication principles and components.
  • Experience in implementing and supporting IGA solutions in large and complex environments.
  • Solid understanding of security and compliance regulations such as GDPR, SOX, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time and within budget.
  • Exceptional consultative and interpersonal skills that have resulted in business relationships of impeccable trust, confidence, and results.
  • Exhibit leadership skills required to manage resources as well as projects deliverables.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and current and emerging risks.
  • Self-directed professional with strong work ethics and excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical group.

Equipment Operated

Computer and IGA-related infrastructure.

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled.

Will require being on call for afterhours and weekend support.

Physical Effort

Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

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Frontier Airlines is committed to offering 'Low Fares Done Right' to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier's hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company's signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration's 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry's most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

Industry

Aviation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

1994