Identity & Access Security Analyst I

Symetra; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Symetra is seeking a Security Administrator I to support IAM processes across the organization and help ensure secure access to systems, applications, and data. You’ll partner with business and IT teams to administer access, investigate exceptions, and support governance initiatives.

This early-career role offers exposure to Identity and Access Management, Information Security, and governance, with room to grow your expertise while contributing to security controls and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Information Security, IT Administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of user provisioning, role-based access controls, identity management, and access governance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve access‑related issues.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of information security principles, controls, and best practices.
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, or control review activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with team members and seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Proficient in documentation, reporting, and business applications used to support security administration.
• CompTIA Security+ certification preferred; other relevant security certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain user identities, access rights, security roles, and profiles across multiple applications, systems, and platforms.
• Analyze, execute, and monitor identity and access management policies, procedures, and controls.
• Develop and maintain end-user security access rules and profiles to ensure appropriate access is granted and maintained.
• Create, review, and analyze access reports, investigating and resolving access-related exceptions and discrepancies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of identity and access management controls and processes.
• Perform access reviews, monitor control effectiveness, and support audit and compliance activities.
• Provide support to business and IT teams regarding identity and access management policies, procedures, and security-related issues.
• Educate employees and stakeholders on identity and access management best practices and security requirements.
• Partner with internal teams, vendors, and service providers to support access administration and security initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to access controls, user provisioning, and security processes.

Skills

IAM experience

Information security

Audit support

Access governance

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Symetra is seeking a Security Administrator I to support IAM processes across the organization and help ensure secure access to systems, applications, and data. You’ll partner with business and IT teams to administer access, investigate exceptions, and support governance initiatives.

This early-career role offers exposure to Identity and Access Management, Information Security, and governance, with room to grow your expertise while contributing to security controls and compliance efforts.