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Policy Analyst - ICAM

Description

Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future. A Fortune 200 leader, we’re the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Identity Policy Analyst with a minimum of 4 years of experience in identity management, credentialing, and access management (ICAM) policy development and analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating policies related to identity and access management, ensuring compliance with federal standards and regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of ICAM frameworks, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development and Analysis:

• Develop and refine identity management policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with federal standards, such as NIST and FICAM.
• Analyze existing ICAM policies to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas for improvement, and recommend necessary changes.
• Conduct research on emerging identity management trends and best practices to inform policy updates.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure that identity management policies comply with federal regulations, including but not limited to HSPD-12 and NIST SP 800-53.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in identity management processes and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews by providing relevant policy documentation and reports.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with program managers, IT security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of identity management policies.
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation to ensure that stakeholders understand and adhere to ICAM requirements.
• Facilitate discussions and meetings with stakeholders to address policy-related concerns and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare clear and concise policy documentation, including policy manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and briefing materials.
• Maintain an up-to-date repository of all identity management policies and related documents.
• Provide regular reports on policy development progress, challenges, and recommendations to senior management.

Training and Awareness:

• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to educate staff and stakeholders on identity management policies and their implications.
• Promote awareness of identity management best practices across the organization through regular communications and workshops.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Public Administration, or a related field. Lack of degree can be accommodated with 2 additional years of related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in identity management, credentialing, and access management (ICAM) policy development and analysis.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting Zero Trust architecture, ensuring secure identity and access management aligned with federal ICAM policies
• Strong understanding of federal ICAM frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., FICAM, NIST SP 800-53, HSPD-12).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex policy concepts to a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a federal or highly regulated environment.
• Experience with policy development tools and methodologies.

Salary: $145,000 - $165,000 USD Hourly depending on experience and skill set

Benefits overview:

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

Who we are:

CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations across the globe. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small.

What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers.

CDW is not only the People Who Get IT but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self—and your best ideas—to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving—and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

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