IAM Access Specialist — On-Site Security & Access Ops

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a role supporting Identity and Access Management operations, assisting with provisioning, lifecycle management, and governance activities. The role emphasizes precise access controls and documentation, with daily on-site support and collaboration across Security, IT, and business partners.

The position requires basic IAM knowledge, AD administration, and scripting with PowerShell/SQL, plus relevant cybersecurity education and a CISSP credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associates degree with one year relevant IT/security experience or high school diploma with two years relevant IT experience or cybersecurity program graduation.
• CISSP certification is required or strongly preferred.
• Basic IAM principles, access control concepts, and familiarity with AD security.

Responsibilities

• Process user access requests including provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning for non-IGA integrated apps.
• Create and maintain Active Directory groups, service accounts, and password safes.
• Provide guidance to end users on access management requests and incidents.
• Monitor identity lifecycle activities and ensure access is granted/modified/removed per IAM policies.
• Develop and update documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles for registration and access management.
• Utilize PowerShell and SQL for reporting and administrative tasks.
• Participate in access reviews, audits, and IAM projects as assigned.
• Follow security procedures and operational standards to protect systems and data.
• Collaborate with Security, IT, and business partners to support IAM operations.

Skills

IAM concepts

PowerShell

SQL queries

Active Directory administration

End-user support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree with 1 year IT experience

High School Diploma/GED with 2 years IT experience

Cybersecurity program graduate

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a role supporting Identity and Access Management operations, assisting with provisioning, lifecycle management, and governance activities. The role emphasizes precise access controls and documentation, with daily on-site support and collaboration across Security, IT, and business partners.

The position requires basic IAM knowledge, AD administration, and scripting with PowerShell/SQL, plus relevant cybersecurity education and a CISSP credential.