Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst IT Analyst Applications

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst _IT Analyst Applications to join Infrastructure Services -CAT IT Division The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of user identities, access requests, and security controls across enterprise systems and applications. The role ensures users receive appropriate access to perform their job responsibilities while maintaining compliance with company security policies, regulatory requirements, and access governance standards. The IAM Analyst will work closely with business users, application owners, IT teams, cybersecurity teams, and IAM leadership to support identity lifecycle management and access governance processes in a timely and secure manner. The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield PSN Office, Bangalore -KA What you will do Access Administration Process user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access modification requests.Execute Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) activities according to established procedures.Validate access approvals and ensure compliance with access control standards.Support role assignments and entitlement management across enterprise applications.Assist with privileged account administration activities.Identity Lifecycle Support Maintain user accounts in Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and other IAM platforms.Monitor onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure timely access changes.Coordinate with HR, managers, and application owners regarding access requirements.Perform routine user account reviews and clean-up activities.Governance & Compliance Support periodic access certification and review activities.Assist with audit requests by gathering access-related evidence and documentation.Ensure all activities comply with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.Escalate access control concerns, policy violations, or security risks as identified.Incident & Service Support Respond to IAM-related tickets and user support requests.Troubleshoot account lockouts, authentication issues, access failures, and provisioning errors.Escalate complex issues to senior team members when required.Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and support activities.Continuous Improvement Follow established IAM processes, standards, and procedures.Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and user experience.Contribute to knowledge base articles and process documentation.Participate in IAM projects, testing activities, and system implementations as needed. Key Skills & Knowledge The successful candidate should have knowledge of: User Access ManagementIdentity Lifecycle ManagementActive DirectoryMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Single Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)Access Governance PrinciplesServiceNow or ITSM platformsInformation Security Fundamentals What you will have Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, IT Operations, Service Desk, Systems Administration, or Information Security.Experience managing user accounts and access permissions in enterprise environments.Basic understanding of information security principles and access controls.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent customer service and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple requests while maintaining accuracy and compliance.This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office.Shift Timing:06:00PM -03:00AM IST(US Shift)Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more IAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, or Ping Identity.Familiarity with access certification and governance processes.Exposure to SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or .