Security Specialist - Access Management 1016333
Preferred onsite
Position and/or Project Description:
The Security Specialist Access Management is essential in managing and securing identities and accounts. The Access Administrator is responsible for the setup, configuration, and maintenance of user profiles and privileges, ensuring proper access controls are in place and adhered to. The Administrator conducts regular auditing of account usage, resetting of passwords, and responding to user access issues. Access Management works closely with the security policies to identify potential unauthorized access, contributing to the overall security posture. Attention to detail and understanding of complex permission sets are critical in facilitating smooth operations and protecting sensitive information.
Desired Education/Certifications:
CISSP or similar security-related certification
Mandatory Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience working within Information Technology.
Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in a security-related role or with significant access management responsibilities.
Proven experience with the full user account lifecycle management (creation, modification, termination) across diverse systems.
Demonstrated ability to implement and enforce access control policies and procedures, including role-based access control (RBAC).
Strong working knowledge of at least one or more enterprise-level Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems or tools (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk).
Solid understanding of fundamental security principles, including the principle of least privilege, need-to-know, and separation of duties, as they apply to access management.
Experience with user authentication methods, including passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and biometrics.
Familiarity with common security protocols (e.g., LDAP, SAML, OAuth).