Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Alignerr

Phoenix, AZ • Remote

Full-time

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Job description

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Identity is at the heart of modern enterprise security and AI needs to understand it deeply. We're partnering with leading AI research labs to build models that genuinely reason about IAM risk, and we need experienced practitioners to make that happen.

If you've spent time in the trenches of identity and access management diagnosing misconfigurations, reviewing privilege structures, or hardening zero-trust architectures your expertise can directly shape how the next generation of AI understands enterprise security.

Organization: Alignerr

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote

Commitment: 1040 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Analyze realistic IAM, SSO, and access control scenarios to identify weaknesses, misconfigurations, and failure points
  • Classify permission issues, privilege escalation paths, and identity-related vulnerabilities
  • Review zero-trust models and evaluate access design decisions for correctness and risk
  • Generate and validate realistic identity security data used to train and evaluate AI systems
  • Provide structured, expert-level feedback that helps AI reason accurately about IAM risk

Who You Are

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with IAM, SSO, or enterprise identity platforms
  • Solid understanding of RBAC, least-privilege principles, and access review processes
  • Familiarity with how identity failures occur in real environments and how attackers exploit them
  • Clear written communication skills you can explain complex access control concepts concisely
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments

Nice to Have

  • Experience with identity platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, AWS IAM, or CyberArk
  • Exposure to cloud identity, federated authentication, or privileged access management (PAM)
  • Background in security engineering, penetration testing, or compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
  • Familiarity with AI or data labeling workflows

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs and directly influence frontier AI models
  • Fully remote and flexible work on your own schedule, from anywhere
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
  • Make a meaningful contribution to AI that reasons correctly about real-world security
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Identity and Access Management Consultant?

A: To succeed as an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Consultant, key technical skills include expertise in IAM solutions such as Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Okta, as well as proficiency in security protocols like SAML, OAuth, and Kerberos. Additionally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, are essential soft skills for this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, IAM Consultants can effectively design, implement, and manage secure access solutions, driving business growth and career advancement through their expertise and problem-solving abilities.

Q: What is the career path for a Identity and Access Management Consultant?

A: A typical career path for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Consultant involves starting as an entry-level IAM Consultant, where one assists in implementing and maintaining IAM solutions, and progresses to a Senior IAM Consultant role, overseeing large-scale IAM projects and mentoring junior team members. Along the way, key opportunities for skill development and growth include obtaining industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies like cloud and artificial intelligence, and developing expertise in areas like security governance and compliance. Long-term, IAM Consultants may pursue leadership roles, such as IAM Program Manager or Director of Information Security, or transition into related fields like cybersecurity consulting or IT architecture.



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