System Security Analyst
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Job description
The Systems Security Analyst is responsible for managing and governing user access across enterprise systems to ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and least-privilege access principles. This role supports the full identity and access management lifecycle, including user provisioning, access reviews, role governance, audit support, segregation of duties analysis, and access-related troubleshooting. The position works closely with business stakeholders, auditors, and technology teams to maintain secure, efficient, and compliant access controls across the organization., * Manage the full user access lifecycle, including account creation, access modifications, role changes, and timely deprovisioning of user accounts.
- Administer role-based access control (RBAC) models to ensure permissions align with business responsibilities and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with department leaders and data owners to analyze, document, and maintain user roles and access requirements.
- Conduct periodic User Access Reviews (UARs) and access certification campaigns to validate and recertify user permissions.
- Generate reports and collect formal approvals to support compliance and governance requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by providing access control documentation, system logs, and audit evidence.
- Monitor and identify Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflicts and implement corrective actions to mitigate security and compliance risks.
- Investigate and resolve access-related issues, authentication failures, and permission discrepancies across enterprise systems.
- Ensure adherence to internal security policies, regulatory standards, and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of access management processes, controls, and procedures.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve identity governance processes and strengthen security controls.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to access management, compliance, and security operations.
Requirements
- Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), user provisioning, and access governance processes.
- Strong understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) principles and least-privilege security models.
- Experience conducting User Access Reviews (UARs), access certifications, and compliance assessments.
- Knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls and risk management practices.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits, including audit evidence collection and documentation.
- Ability to analyze user access requirements and align permissions with business functions.
- Strong troubleshooting skills related to authentication, authorization, and access management issues.
- Familiarity with security policies, regulatory compliance frameworks, and governance standards.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with enterprise security, identity management, and reporting tools.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
Work Experience
- Experience in systems security, identity and access management, information security, compliance, or a related field.
- Experience supporting access governance, audit readiness, and security compliance initiatives preferred
Benefits & conditions
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options