Coming to the IAM MembershipCareers in IAM Governance and Audit
Find out what IAM governance roles involve and how to get one.
- Stage
- IAM Analyst
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Video lessons
About this video
This SkillsBuild video course looks at careers in IAM governance, risk and compliance, and at IT audit roles with an identity focus. It explains what these roles do day to day, the skills they draw on, and practical routes in, whether you come from IAM, audit, risk or the wider business.
What you'll learn
- Common titles such as IGA Analyst, Access Governance Analyst and IT Auditor
- Daily work: access reviews, SoD analysis, control testing and audit support
- How governance roles differ from technical IAM engineering roles
- Skills that matter: attention to detail, process thinking and clear writing
- Routes in from IAM analyst, internal audit, risk or business roles
- Which platforms and certifications show up in governance job adverts
What's included
- Role-by-role explanations with example tasks
- Advice on reframing your current experience for governance roles
- A small portfolio project, such as a sample access review write-up
Who it's for
- IAM Analysts drawn to the process and control side of identity
- Auditors and risk professionals curious about identity work
- Career changers with business or compliance backgrounds
By the end, you'll know whether a governance role suits you and the steps to move into one.