IAM Security Analyst

Position: IAM Remediation & Identity Security Analyst Location: Remote (working PST hours) Contract: 6+Months Overview We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) professional to support remediation efforts following a recent DART (Microsoft Detection and Response Team) assessment. This role will focus on analyzing identity systems, generating actionable insights, and driving closure of outstanding security findings across Active Directory and cloud identity platforms. This is a hands-on, data-driven role requiring strong scripting, log analysis, and identity security expertise. Key Responsibilities Analyze and remediate identity-related findings from the DART assessment across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID Develop and execute advanced PowerShell scripts for reporting, automation, and data extraction Extract and analyze identity data using Microsoft Graph API, Active Directory, and Entra ID Investigate authentication activity, including Kerberos ticketing and Active Directory logs, to identify anomalies and misconfigurations Leverage Splunk to analyze and correlate identity and security logs (minimum of 6 months of historical data) Partner with IAM, Security, and Infrastructure teams to prioritize and remediate identified risks Build dashboards and reporting (e.g., Power BI) to track remediation progress and risk reduction Document findings, remediation actions, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with: Advanced PowerShell scripting (reporting and automation) Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Graph API Proven ability to analyze: Kerberos authentication flows Active Directory security and event logs Experience with Splunk for log ingestion, querying, and analysis Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate raw data into actionable insights Solid understanding of identity security best practices and common vulnerabilities 3B Staffing LLC