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# Security Analyst

- **Company:** Thoughtwave Software and Solutions
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Data Analysis, Big Data, Identity and Access Management
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b1f65e88-6457-43b9-b2d3-e7946e6a9f34

## About the Role

* hands-on experience performing account discovery or access reviews, not just general security work
 * Are comfortable working with large datasets and ambiguous environments (data may be incomplete or inconsistent)
 * Demonstrate strong attention to detail and investigative mindset
 * Have experience collaborating with both technical teams and business stakeholders
 * Understand account authority concepts (roles, privileges, access scope, group inheritance)
 * Have worked in regulated or audit-driven environments (highly preferred)

Identity & Access Management (IAM) / Account Discovery - 5+ years of experience; Experience identifying accounts, roles, entitlements, and access across enterprise systems

Data Analysis & Access Validation- 4+ years of experience; Ability to analyze large datasets, validate account attributes, and identify anomalies (e.g., orphaned or excessive privileges)

Security & Risk Assessment- 3+ years of experience- Understanding of privilege levels, access risks, and compliance requirements (SOX, NIST, ISO, etc.)

To identify the right candidate, prioritize individuals who:

 * Have hands-on experience performing account discovery or access reviews, not just general security work
 * Are comfortable working with large datasets and ambiguous environments (data may be incomplete or inconsistent)
 * Demonstrate strong attention to detail and investigative mindset
 * Have experience collaborating with both technical teams and business stakeholders
 * Understand account authority concepts (roles, privileges, access scope, group inheritance)
 * Have worked in regulated or audit-driven environments (highly preferred)
 * Can operate independently while contributing to a team of 8 analysts working in parallel



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