Application Systems Analyst

This must be a true senior level candidate with 8 10 years in an Application Systems / IGA environment - no exceptions
Hands on SailPoint IIQ experience is required and must be clearly reflected on the resume
Strong SOX compliance experience is mandatory
Availability to interview and start ASAP is highly preferred

Role Overview
Client is seeking a senior level Application Systems Analyst to support their Security Applications group with a focus on SailPoint IIQ Identity Governance and Administration. This role is heavily focused on daily operations regulatory compliance and SOX driven production support in a highly regulated enterprise environment. There is a strong possibility for extension or conversion to FTE.

Key Requirements (Must Have)
8 10 years experience in an Application Systems Analyst or IGA-focused role
Strong hands on experience with SailPoint IIQ including daily operations
Senior level SOX compliance experience
Experience supporting security applications and provisioning access to security tools
Regulatory experience in a large enterprise environment
NERC regulatory compliance experience
Experience supporting audits quarterly SOX updates and evidence gathering
Experience working with and coordinating vendors or managed service providers

Nice to Have
ServiceNow
SQL
Flat file integrations

Primary Responsibilities
Manage incidents events problems changes and production releases associated with the SailPoint IIQ IGA platform
Own daily operations support and maintenance to ensure compliance stability and continuous improvement
Coordinate and oversee issue resolution with managed service providers
Engage with business owners to understand prioritize and document requirements
Provide ongoing support for SOX audits regulatory reviews and compliance activities impacting SailPoint IIQ
Document and analyze control deficiencies and remediation efforts
Partner with internal SOX teams and external auditors to coordinate testing
Track and manage support tickets related to SailPoint IIQ operations
Communicate system changes updates and process improvements to security and business partners
Provide mentoring and knowledge sharing with less experienced team members
Support after hours or emergency coverage as required including storm or energy delivery events

Scope and Environment
Security Applications / Identity & Access Management
Highly regulated utility environment
Strong emphasis on SOX and NERC compliance
Hybrid on site support required
May require extended hours and 24x7 coverage during emergencies

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 8 10 years of IT experience
OR 10 15 years of equivalent relevant professional experience
Strong background in SOX controls and audit processes
Experience leading small projects or workstreams
Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ITIL practices (incident change release vulnerability management)
Experience supporting large complex enterprise applications
Strong understanding of application and system architecture
Experience in regulated environments such as SOX NERC CIP HIPAA or PCI
Experience with disaster recovery and high availability architectures
Experience partnering with risk audit and compliance teams
Experience integrating SailPoint IIQ with enterprise systems
Experience overseeing or coordinating managed service providers