IAM Cloud Senior Associate, Information Security

IAM Cloud Senior Associate, Information Security

Country: United States of America

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented senior associate to join our growing cloud security team.  This senior-level role is designed for someone passionate about cloud technologies and security, particularly in managing identity and access within Amazon Web Services (AWS).   In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and governance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with cloud platforms, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams to ensure secure and efficient access management. 

 
Essential Functions: 

• Support the configuration and maintenance of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies and roles to ensure proper access and risk controls. 

• Monitor and evaluate IAM users, roles and permissions based on least privilege principles. 

• Monitor and audit user access to cloud environments, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient onboarding and offboarding processes for access management resources. 

• Participate in troubleshooting access issues and work with the cloud security team to resolve incidents. 

• Assist in audits and assessments of AWS access control policies to identify potential risks or areas for improvement.  

• Contribute to the automation of IAM cloud processes, and both detective and preventative controls. 

 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Proficiency in managing IAM technologies (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, AWS IAM).  

• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, QuickSilver).  

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, NIST, GDPR).  

• Experience with IAM tools such as SailPoint, CyberArk a plus.  

 
Education:  
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.  

Work Experience:  
9+ Years Experience in IT Security.  

3+ years of experience in IAM, PAM, or cloud security roles.
5+ Years Experience Entra ID, Security Center, Splunk.  
5+ Years Strong knowledge of PCI, SOX, ISO and NIST security standards.  
5+ Years Experience with managing enterprise security projects.  
5+ Years Experience with penetration testing.  
 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Implement and maintain IAM/PAM solutions across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. - Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GLBA, GDPR, HIPAA).  

• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot IAM-related incidents and operational issues.

• Cloud Security and Governance: Design and execute access governance processes, including periodic access reviews and role-based access control (RBAC) optimization.  

• Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline access management workflows and improve security posture.  

• Contribute to the integration of cloud-native IAM capabilities with existing enterprise security frameworks.   

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and Compliance, to enhance security architecture and access strategies.  

• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and best practices for cloud identity solutions.  

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine IAM policies, processes, and technology roadmaps. -  

 
Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.  
 
Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.  
 
Employer Rights: This job description does not list all the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason. 

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range

Minimum:

$101,250.00 USD

Maximum:

$170,000.00 USD