The Role
Manage user identities and access across internal and third-party systems, enforce access control policies, perform provisioning/deprovisioning, conduct access reviews and audits, investigate access incidents, support compliance and remediation, and collaborate with HR and system owners to align access with job responsibilities.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Identity and Access Management Specialist is responsible for the secure and compliant
administration of user identities and access rights for employees across internal and vendor-
provided systems. This role ensures appropriate access provisioning, deprovisioning, and
oversight, with a strong emphasis on security, operational integrity, and regulatory
compliance.
Ideal candidates for this position have proven experience in identity and access
management, strong problem-solving skills, and work well across organizational
boundaries.
administration of user identities and access rights for employees across internal and vendor-
provided systems. This role ensures appropriate access provisioning, deprovisioning, and
oversight, with a strong emphasis on security, operational integrity, and regulatory
compliance.
Ideal candidates for this position have proven experience in identity and access
management, strong problem-solving skills, and work well across organizational
boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce access control policies, standards, and procedures to support organizational security, compliance, and governance requirements.
- Manage employee accounts and access permissions across internal and third-party systems, ensuring timely and accurate provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning of user access.
- Partner with Human Resources, department managers, and system owners to ensure access rights are appropriately aligned with job responsibilities and business needs.
- Ensure all access requests, changes, and removals are properly documented, approved, and maintained in accordance with established security policies and audit requirements.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly access review reports, conduct regular audits of user permissions, and identify, assess, and remediate risks associated with excessive, outdated, or inappropriate access.
- Respond to and resolve access-related incidents, service requests, and account management issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Investigate security incidents, unauthorized access attempts, and suspicious account activity, escalating concerns and supporting remediation efforts as needed.
- Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in Identity and Access Management (IAM), recommending process improvements and security enhancements to strengthen access controls.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support compliance initiatives, security audits, and regulatory requirements related to user access management.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks, including SOX, NYDFS, and other applicable security and governance requirements.
- Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, frameworks, processes, and supporting technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks, and implement effective solutions.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy, security, and compliance in all aspects of access management.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related IT security function.
- Experience performing access reviews, user provisioning and deprovisioning, account lifecycle management, and access control administration.
- Experience supporting risk assessment, risk mitigation, and security governance initiatives related to identity management is preferred.
- Familiarity with audit processes, compliance reviews, and regulatory requirements within a controlled or regulated environment is a plus.
Benefits
- Above market salary
- HMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependents
- Government-mandated benefits
- Performance-based Incentives
- Quarterly Company Events
- 1,000 PHP De Minimis
- Equipment and software provided
About
NightOwl Consulting was born from the desire for more! As prior clients of a BPO, we found ourselves struggling with support, understanding of our business industry, and the treatment of our global family… from this, NightOwl Consulting was born. Our mission is to connect companies with world-class talent with the overall vision to build a global family that aspires to reach its highest potential.
Skills Required
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related IT security function
- Experience performing access reviews, user provisioning and deprovisioning, account lifecycle management, and access control administration
- Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks including SOX and NYDFS
- Strong understanding of IAM principles, frameworks, processes, and supporting technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to prepare access review reports, conduct audits, identify and remediate access risks
- Experience supporting risk assessment, risk mitigation, and security governance initiatives related to identity management
- Familiarity with audit processes, compliance reviews, and regulatory requirements within a controlled or regulated environment
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NightOwl Consulting helps businesses and people realize new possibilities by connecting companies with world-class talent and building a global family that aspires to reach its highest potential.
