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Business Analyst - Security IAM 333 S Wabash Ave, Chicago-il. 100% Onsite. - IL - Illinois

Sierra Business Solution LLCChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Role Descriptions: ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis & Requirements ManagementElicit analyze document and validate business functional and non-functional requirements for security and IAM initiatives.Translate complex security and technical requirements into clear business requirements and user stories.Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements and align priorities.Create business process flows use cases data flows and process documentation.Support Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.Security & IAM Program SupportPartner with security architects and engineering teams on initiatives involving: oAuthentication and AuthorizationoSingle Sign-On (SSO)oMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)oIdentity Governance and Administration (IGA)oPrivileged Access Management (PAM)oRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)oConditional AccessoCloud Identity ManagementoAI and Agentic Identity GovernanceAssist in documenting identity lifecycle processes access review requirements entitlement models and governance controls.Support implementation and enhancement of security policies standards and procedures.Governance Risk & ComplianceAssist in audit readiness activities and evidence collection.Support regulatory and compliance assessments related to identity and access management.Track remediation activities risk findings and control improvements.Collaborate with Risk Management Compliance and Internal Audit teams.Data Analysis & ReportingAnalyze security IAM and operational data to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities.Develop dashboards metrics and executive reporting materials.Support KPI KRI and performance reporting for security initiatives.Perform data validation quality assessments and business impact analysis.Stakeholder ManagementAct as a liaison between business stakeholders security teams and technology organizations.Facilitate communication across technical and non-technical audiences.Support program governance steering committee reporting and executive presentations.Manage project documentation and maintain requirement traceability.________________________________________QualificationsBachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Cybersecurity Business Administration or a related discipline.5+ years of Business Analysis experience preferably supporting Information Security Cybersecurity IAM or Technology programs.Experience working with security cloud or identity-related initiatives.Strong requirements gathering documentation and stakeholder management skills.Experience creating: oBusiness Requirements Documents (BRDs)oFunctional Requirements Documents (FRDs)oUser Stories and Acceptance CriteriaoProcess Flow DiagramsoData Models and Reporting RequirementsStrong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication ski

Essential Skills: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Business Analyst to support strategic and operational initiatives across Identity and Access Management (IAM) Authentication Authorization Governance Cloud Security and emerging AI-related security domains. The successful candidate will work closely with security architects engineering teams business stakeholders auditors risk managers and project teams to define requirements analyze business processes support security initiatives and drive successful delivery of security programs.The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and communication skills with a solid understanding of information security concepts and identity governance practices.________________________________________

Skills: Digital : Cloud DevOpsMicrosoft Entra Identity Management

Experience Required: 8-10

Skills

Agile
Stakeholder Management

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