Identity and Access Management Analyst

About the Team

The Identity and Access Management vertical within the USDS Data Protection Team is responsible for designing, operating, and maintaining an identity and access management program. Its mission is to enforce the principle of security by design and least privilege, establishing secure and compliant processes around provisioning, deprovisioning, and governance of access to USDS data and infrastructure while proactively identifying and reducing risks.

About the Role

As an Identity and Access Management Analyst, you will support the team alongside cross‑functional cyber, privacy, engineering, and data‑protection analysts to define, implement, manage, and measure controls that protect data in accordance with USDS policies, standards, geographical regulations, contractual commitments, and confidentiality requirements. You will play a pivotal role in operationalizing the identity ecosystem and access‑management programs in USDS.

Responsibilities

• Design an access‑management program that addresses data residency and fine‑grained role‑based access requirements and controls as necessitated by business needs and regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of access‑governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Build and review technical and functional requirements for in‑house or external technologies to support access‑management and assurance needs, including applying appropriate security measures.
• Automate and operationalize access‑management workflows to improve efficiency and maturity.
• Support periodic reviews of access to USDS data and systems, and drive remediation of non‑compliant access in a timely fashion.
• Implement and enforce mechanisms to proactively monitor, respond to, and report on inappropriate data‑access events.
• Work with other security and privacy teams to classify and categorize data based on sensitivity and compliance requirements.
• Support interactions with Risk and Compliance to understand control requirements and provide information to support findings for non‑compliance with internal security policies.
• Design and report key metrics and visualizations for weekly, monthly, and bimonthly cadences across multiple audiences.
• Participate in security reviews to ensure compliance with access‑governance policies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of access‑governance initiatives with organizational goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Information Management, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Cyber Security).
• 5+ years of experience in identity and access management or access governance; experience working with IAM tools and strong knowledge of access‑management concepts (RBAC, PAM, Access Reviews, SOD, LCM, provisioning and deprovisioning of access).
• Experience designing/deploying identity and access management solutions; experience analysing large data sets across multiple database types (e.g., MySQL, Hive, Redis) leveraging SQL, etc.
• Experience with industry frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO, NIST); ability to write scripts, develop automations, configure tools, work with APIs and databases.
• Proficient in at least one software programming language (Python, Java, Ruby, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge and stay current on cybersecurity developments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical staff.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based technology deployments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of technology environments and various databases.
• Experience working with technology partners to validate data‑related problems.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience automating access‑management workflows to reduce operational overhead.
• Experience with risk and controls frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, FAIR, COBIT, ISO 31000, etc.

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. Established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025, the joint venture runs a comprehensive data‑privacy and cybersecurity program with defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps, and the algorithm. The company safeguards the U.S. content ecosystem, holds decision‑making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation, and helps ensure Americans can express creativity, discover new interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. Teams work on‑site to enable greater speed, alignment, and agility, especially for real‑time decision‑making, team development, and integrated execution. The company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in‑person schedule up to five days a week.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect, and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We embrace challenges, iterate constantly, and foster an “Always Day 1” mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people worldwide, and our workplace reflects that diversity. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to build an environment that mirrors the many communities we serve.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,800 – $269,800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may also include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day‑one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of paid personal time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

Schedule

The role requires a fully in‑person schedule, up to five days a week.