Cybersecurity Control Analyst
This is a US-based remote role. You will be required to interview in person.
About SailPoint
SailPoint is defining the next era of identity security. Our unified, AI-powered platform seamlessly secures both the Human Fabric of your workforce and the Agentic Fabric of AI and non-human identities, completely eliminating organizational blind spots.
Built on core principles like zero-standing privilege and contextualized risk, our platform transforms identity from a vulnerability into a strategic business advantage. Today, we are trusted by some of the largest, most complex organizations in the world to deliver intelligent, autonomous identity security at scale.
About the Role
As a Cybersecurity Control Analyst, you will play a key role driving Cybersecurity’s control assessments and compliance program with applicable standards, requirements, and policies. This is a challenging and impactful role where you will have the opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders while driving the continuous improvements for our GRC program.
About the Team
You will join the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) team, a collaborative group dedicated to maintaining best-in-class security across SailPoint’s SaaS and enterprise software solutions. The team works closely with partner functions across engineering, IT, compliance, and product teams to translate complex control requirements into clear, actionable business insights.
Roadmap for Success
- 30 Days: Complete onboarding, familiarize yourself with SailPoint's Control Testing processes, policies, and security tooling, and establish working relationships with the CISO team and key stakeholders.
- 60 Days: Shadow and begin creating plans for the upcoming round of control testing. Start collaborating on GRC tool evidence gathering integrations.
- 90 Days: Independently lead prep work for the upcoming round of control testing following current processes. Consult on control advisory requests with technical and business partners.
- 6 Months: Drive enhancements to the control testing process, collaborate on continuous strategic planning for the cybersecurity organization, and lead control advisory sessions with technical and business partners.
- 1 Year: Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader in cyber control advisory, mature the continuous testing process, and collaborate to align SailPoint’s risk posture, control effectiveness and emerging threats to industry frameworks.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of related professional experience in Security, Risk, and Compliance
- Strong understanding of industry security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO, FAIR, OWASP, and CIS
- Working knowledge of compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, GDPR, and FedRAMP
- Proven experience conducting control tests, developing control recommendations, and producing executive-level reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and methodical follow-up skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and influence without authority
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate seamlessly across distributed teams
Preferred Skills
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
- Familiarity with enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and platforms
Benefits
At SailPoint, our identity security innovations are powered by a global crew. We are proudly headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a beautiful campus that overlooks the scenic 4 Points Preserve. We embrace a flexible, remote-first work culture that prioritizes personal autonomy, trust, and work-life balance. Working here is defined by "The SailPoint Way"; a highly collaborative and inclusive environment where leadership is transparent, "smart jerks" are not tolerated, and crew members have the freedom to drive real impact in security.
We provide:
Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Time Off: Trust-based vacation policies alongside paid company holidays to help you recharge.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Plus so much more!
Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-max, USD):
$71,500 - $120,478.00Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.
Benefits Overview
1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy
8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually
9. Sick leave
10. Parental support: Paid parental leave
11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact [email protected] or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations. NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint.
SailPoint Austin, Texas, USA Office
11120 Four Points Drive , Austin, TX, United States, 78726
International Culture
SailPoint aims to ensure that every element of its culture is both accessible and scalable, offering an enriching workplace experience for employees worldwide. Tied together by tools, practices and opportunities for connection, employees are empowered to make an impact together — from anywhere.
Engineering
Our engineering team is a remote-friendly team with a strong focus on career development and promotion. Our organization is comprised of small teams that are wholly responsible for one or more services, including architecture, development, quality, reliability, monitoring, and operations.
Professional Services
The professional services team at SailPoint prides itself on being an environment that fosters growth, collaboration and success. As an employee within professional services, you will have a chance to work with some of the biggest companies in the world, implementing one of the most sought-after solutions in technology. You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that makes it feel like a much smaller company.
Sales
At SailPoint, our sales crew members take part in our robust certification academy that features instructor-led webinars and self-service training. Our top employees from product, marketing, sales engineering, sales operations and sales lead these training sessions, delivering knowledge through storytelling, whiteboarding, breakout sessions and demos. At SailPoint our sales team is focused on being a collaborative atmosphere that is invested in our employees.
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