Cyber Security Analyst (IND)

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Job Summary

The Cyber Security Analyst is a key member of the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, supporting secure and efficient IAM practices to protect Bread Financial's information assets. This role will involve close collaboration with other Cyber Security disciplines, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure robust protection of the organization's information assets. The Analyst will support critical lifecycle processes such as assisting with onboarding, transfers and offboarding, validating access requests for compliance, and contributing to SOP development while promoting adherence to security policies and best practices. Success will require knowledge of Active Delivery Services, experience with ServiceNow, and the ability to apply ITIL principles to optimize processes and enhance service delivery.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead requirements analysis for major IT initiatives, ensuring IAM integrate seamlessly across enterprise systems to align with long-term security strategy. Partner with IT and business teams to resolve project, access, provisioning, automation, and certification needs. Oversee creation of audit and RCSA evidence to support ongoing compliance activities. - (25%)
• Maintain and update run books, project materials, process documentation, and presentations. Collaborate with peers to review metrics, identify trends or inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to leadership. Demonstrate ownership by driving issues to full and timely resolution. - (25%)
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment while continuously building and sharing technical knowledge. Mentor junior analysts and partner with peers and leaders to resolve risks and obstacles. Utilize learning knowledge and development to enhance processes, improving testing, identifying root causes, and presenting recommended solutions with clear, professional communication. - (15%)
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of core IT practices, including change, incident, server, desktop, and network management . - (20%)
• Apply strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills to diffuse challenging situations using techniques such as reflective listening, empathy, and clear communication. Translate complex concepts into accessible terms and provide options when declining requests. Demonstrate credibility and trust while coaching and developing less-experience team members - (15%)
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
• 3+ years of experience in general IT.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent, relevant work experience
• SSCP, Security+, Network+, A+ +C15, Okta Certified Professional , SailPoint Certified, IdentityIQ Associate.
• 4+ years of experience in IAM Security Engineer working on OIDC OAuth, SAML, OKTA, Sailpoint, AD or any Modern IDP & IGA.
  
  
  

Skills

• Client Issue Resolution
• Organized Thinking
• Python (Programming Language)
• Automation Scripting
• SCIM
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Information Lifecycle Management (ILM)
  
  
  

Reports To: Manager and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. Hybrid, 6-8 days per month are required in office.
  
  
  

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial®

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.
• Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  
  

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Type

Regular