AVP, Senior Identity Security Analyst

Synchrony

Senior Identity Security Analyst conducting investigations in Identity Security for Synchrony. Part of a growing Identity Security team driving hygiene and reducing identity-related risk.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeAlpharetta • California, Florida, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Triage, analyze, and investigate identity hygiene issues, defects, and control gaps surfaced through posture and threat detection capabilities.
Coordinate with assurance and technical teams to identify, document, and facilitate remediation paths for confirmed defects and control gaps.
Support configuration and onboarding of data sources and integrations required for identity posture and identity threat visibility.
Create clear investigation summaries and issue briefs to enable downstream resolution (automation, SOC escalation, or longer-term exposure/project work).
Develop repeatable operational processes and runbooks, aligning with corporate standards, controls, and auditability requirements.
Apply technical knowledge, industry experience, subject matter expertise, and insights to contribute to the enhancement of Identity Security Services capabilities.
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and technical teams, including application architects & engineers, product teams, information security, and risk management functions.
Collaborate with various groups and individuals to troubleshoot and resolve escalated production issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Computer Science / other technical degree or Business Management and 5 years of IT experience or in lieu of degree High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of IT experience.
2+ years of experience working with Identity or Security tools.
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

identity hygienethreat detectionremediationconfigurationdata integrationoperational processesrunbooksautomationissue resolutionsecurity tools

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingflexibilitystakeholder management

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceBA in Business Management