Senior Security Analyst - Customer Identity & Access Management

About the Role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Senior Security Analyst – Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) to secure, administer, and advance the organization’s customer-facing identity, authentication, and access platforms. This senior-level cybersecurity role requires deep technical expertise in large-scale identity systems, strong operational ownership, and the ability to lead complex security initiatives independently.

Responsibilities

• Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) – Primary Focus:
  • Design, implement, manage, and secure CIAM solutions for external users, customers, and digital applications.
  • Administer and support Ping Identity platforms (Ping Directory, Ping Federate, Ping One MFA) for customer authentication, federation, SSO, and secure access integrations.
  • Design, deploy, and support enterprise Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions.
  • Secure the customer identity lifecycle, including registration, authentication, authorization, account recovery, and de-provisioning.
  • Investigate and remediate customer identity-related security incidents, fraud activities, and anomalous access behavior.
• Active Directory & Directory Services:
  • Provide security-focused administration and support for Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Manage and secure Active Directory objects, authentication mechanisms, service accounts, and privileged identities.
  • Support directory services security, including account lifecycle management and access reviews.
  • Partner with Infrastructure and Operations teams on Active Directory hardening and identity security best practices.
  • Participate in investigations involving directory services and identity-driven attacks.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM):
  • Administer privileged access controls across CIAM platforms, Active Directory, and service accounts.
  • Enforce least-privilege access and role-based controls.
  • Monitor privileged activity and support forensic analysis and incident response.
  • Provide access control reporting and audit evidence.
• Vulnerability Management:
  • Support vulnerability management activities across identity platforms and supporting systems.
  • Analyze and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities impacting identity and access controls.
• Network & Email Security Support:
  • Support identity-related network security integrations and investigations.
  • Collaborate with Network and Messaging teams to strengthen identity-based access controls.
• Security Operations & Leadership:
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex CIAM and authentication-related issues.
  • Lead security initiatives related to CIAM and access management platforms.
  • Mentor Security Analysts and Administrators.
  • Develop and maintain technical standards and operational procedures.
  • Participate in a 1-week on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • 7+ years of experience in IT and Cybersecurity, with a focus on Identity and Access Management.
  • College degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, OR equivalent technical training and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with Ping Identity, Microsoft Active Directory, Quest Active Roles, Microsoft Entra ID, and enterprise MFA solutions.
  • Strong experience with PAM concepts and controls.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management, network security, and email security.
  • Understanding of authentication protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex security issues and lead investigations.
  • Strong communication skills.
• Preferred:
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft security certifications, or Ping Identity certifications.
  • Experience supporting external authentication platforms at scale in hybrid cloud environments.

Professional Expectations

• Conduct all work in a professional, ethical, and security-focused manner.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and reliability.
• Act as a trusted CIAM subject matter expert and mentor.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Onsite position, 5 days per week in the office.
• Participation in a 1-week on-call rotation.
• Occasional after-hours work for incident response or maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(K) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays.
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits.

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