Identity Governance Analyst

Gen Digital
Kuala Lumpur, MY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level IT security professionals with hands-on IAM experience working in a collaborative, compliance-driven environment.

Best fit for

  • IT security professionals transitioning into identity governance roles
    — “This is an excellent opportunity for someone in their security or IT risk career who wants exposure to identity governance
  • Analysts comfortable with both technical execution and process documentation
    — “Strong attention to detail and structured documentation skills
  • Collaborators who thrive in cross-functional team environments
    — “Collaborate with IT, Engineering, HR, and Compliance teams

Things to consider

  • Transition from manual to automated processes is a core responsibility
    — “focus on transitioning from a manual to a scalable and automated model
  • Audit readiness and compliance documentation are ongoing requirements
    — “Support audit and compliance requirements related to identity governance controls

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate concrete examples of improving access review processes
    — “Drive the enhancement and maturation of the organization’s existing User Access Review (UAR) framework
  • Highlight experience with specific IAM platforms mentioned
    — “Exposure to Identity Providers, IAM cloud or SaaS environments (e.g., AWS, Azure AD, Okta, etc.)
  • Showcase cross-functional collaboration in previous roles
    — “Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • strengthened identity lifecycle governance
  • enhanced IAM oversight
  • scalable and automated UAR framework
Typical background
security or IT risk career

Skills & requirements

Required

Identity GovernanceAccess ManagementIAM OversightUAR FrameworkData Integrity

Preferred

Least PrivilegeRole-based Access

Stack & domain

Identity Lifecycle GovernanceIam Cloud Or Saas EnvironmentsUser Access Review (uar) FrameworkLeast Privilege And Role-based Access PrinciplesProactiveCollaborationAccountabilityTransparencyProcess AlignmentCybersecurityOnline PrivacyIdentity ProtectionFinancial Wellness

About the role

Original posting from Gen Digital via Ashby

About Gen

Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. Our combined heritage is rooted in financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations, and today we deliver award-winning cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness solutions to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries.

Together, we share a collective passion and vision to protect consumers and help them grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. We’re always looking for smart, fearless and high-impact talent who see AI as a teammate – leveraging it to move faster and deliver meaningful results.

When you’re part of Gen, you’ll have the flexibility, tools and support to do your best work and grow your career – from flexible working options and time off to competitive pay, benefits and well-being programs.

At Gen, we are scrappy and relentlessly customer driven. We create room for healthy debate, experimentation and continuous learning, and we seek out people with different experiences, identities and ideas to join our team. You’ll work with people who back each other, respect each other and understand that our differences are a competitive advantage.

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to be part of Gen.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Identity Governance Analyst to support the development and standardization of identity governance practices across Gen Digital.

This role will assist in strengthening identity lifecycle governance, enhancing IAM oversight, and support the design and implementation of a scalable and automated User Access Review (UAR) framework. The position focuses on governance coordination, oversight, process design, and control tracking, supporting the execution and continuous improvement of access certification activities across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in their security or IT risk career who wants exposure to identity governance in a growing and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of identity lifecycle governance practices, including processes related to user onboarding, access modifications, and access revocation.
  • Maintain and improve identity governance controls aligned with least privilege and role-based access principles.
  • Drive the enhancement and maturation of the organization’s existing User Access Review (UAR) framework, with a focus on transitioning from a manual to a scalable and automated model, including:
  • Support and refine the UAR methodologies, scope definitions, and governance standards
  • Analyze and validate access listings and evidence to ensure data integrity and control effectiveness
  • Collaborate with system owners and stakeholders to strengthen review execution and accountability
  • Monitor review cycles, completion metrics, and remediation activities to improve transparency
  • Maintain structured documentation and audit-ready evidence repositories
  • Develop reporting initiatives to improve UAR efficiency and visibility
  • Identify potential process gaps, inconsistencies, or control weaknesses and collaborate with senior team members for remediation.
  • Identity lifecycle governance-related operational tasks, ensuring proper tracking, reporting, and process alignment.
  • Support audit and compliance requirements related to identity governance controls.
  • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, HR, and Compliance teams to enhance identity governance maturity.

About You

  • 3-5 years of experience in IT, IT Security, IT Audit/Risk, Governance, or a related field.
  • Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) principles.
  • Hands-on experience managing access control frameworks and user account lifecycle processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and structured documentation skills.
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills for IT security risk analysis.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams.
  • Exposure to Identity Providers, IAM cloud or SaaS environments (e.g., AWS, Azure AD, Okta, etc.).

What’s Next

  • 30-min Chat with our Hiring Managers
  • Live Technical Assessment
  • Final Interview- Hiring Manager (Virtual or face-to-face)

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Gen is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to fair, inclusive practices at every stage of the candidate and employee journey. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience and business needs.

Source: Gen Digital careers (Ashby)

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