IAM Applications Analyst I or II

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long
• term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

"Join our dynamic Identity and Access Management team as the new IAM Application Analyst!"

You will oversee the design, development, implementation, and management of IAM processes and systems that align with our enterprise-wide identity, access management, and governance strategy. Ensuring the accurate and reliable operation of these applications is vital to Southwest Power Pool and its members. This role serves as a frontline defense in safeguarding cyber assets crucial to the electric power grid's operation. Your daily responsibilities will involve data analysis and cleanup to support compliance efforts, system maintenance and patching, real-time troubleshooting and issue resolution, policy development and documentation, access management, data validation, user acceptance testing, performance testing, and various additional duties.

To be successful as an IAM Application Analyst, we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field or equivalent experience
• Level II: Three (3) years of applicable Security Engineering and/or Identity and Access Management experience; or an equivalent combination of education  and work experience
• Level I: No experience
• Experience with Identity Management platforms and technologies
• Experience developing workflows and documentation related to IAM
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, role-based access, least privilege and segregation of duties access control concepts
• Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, application support, and database management systems
• Effective troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good customer service and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Experience working with SailPoint Identity IQ
• Two (2) or more years applicable utility industry experience
• IAM or Cyber Security certification

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid position with a requirement for a minimum of 2-3 days onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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