Principal Analyst, Digital Security

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength.  WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

  I. Job Summary

The Principal Analyst role in Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management is a strategic, data-driven expert responsible for leading key initiatives, that enhances identity governance through metrics, controls, and strategic business partnerships. The role leads the development and reporting of identity-related KPIs and risk indicators, ensures compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, support audit readiness, and serves as a strategic partner to business and technical teams across the enterprise to strengthen IAM processes, support role-based access and lifecycle management, and guide continuous improvement initiatives aligned with IAM strategy.  

  II. Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other ancillary duties may be assigned. 

• Serve as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for audit and compliance controls related to IAM, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), and segregation of duties (SoD). 
• Create, continuously improve and enforce the standardization of IAM policies, standards, and control procedures in alignment with regulatory and industry frameworks (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, HIPAA). 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and developments in IAM and identity governance, incorporating relevant advancements into the IAM strategy to keep the organization aligned with best practices.
• Promote the value of IAM throughout the organization by providing guidance on IAM policies and technologies. 
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assess control gaps, risks, and remediation plans.
• Lead and support internal and external audit engagements by preparing documentation, evidence, and walkthroughs for IAM-related controls.
• Design, develop, and maintain IAM program metrics and dashboards (KPIs, KRIs) to evaluate effectiveness, detect risks, and drive improvements.
• Analyze large and complex identity data to uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities to optimize access governance and compliance.
• Partner with IAM engineering and operations teams to influence tool enhancements, automation opportunities, and IAM maturity initiatives.
• Assist with the development and implementation IAM initiatives to ensure secure and efficient access to systems and data. 
• Maximize the value for our Identity and Access Management products, at the program level in a scaled Agile model through regular performance and security reviews of IAM systems. 

  III. Qualifications  

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or similar area of study or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.  

Experience: Seven years of prior work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

One or more of the following is required:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Technically advanced or in-depth knowledge or skills in one or more of the following is required:

In-depth understanding of identity lifecycle, RBAC, entitlement management, access certification, provisioning/de-provisioning, and privileged access concepts. Proven ability to analyze large identity datasets, identify patterns, and present actionable insights through dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL). Familiarity with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, PAM), scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell), and data querying and transformation techniques. Advanced Excel skills, including complex functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, array formulas) and automation using macros/VBA. Proven experience in IAM strategy execution and compliance, with a strong understanding of IAM governing principles. Skilled in documenting and optimizing IAM processes; experience with process improvement methodologies is a plus (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex IAM issues. Ability to see the big picture, think proactively, and drive long-term IAM maturity and innovation initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; experience working cross-functionally. Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX, is preferred. Familiarity with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, PAM), scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell),etc.

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Normal setting for this job is: office setting 

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.  As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more!  Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.  Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.