Identity & Access Security Specialist

Aquent; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading financial services organization to strengthen its digital security footprint and manage access for a large user base. This IAM role sits in a dynamic security team focused on protecting data and enabling secure user access.

You will manage day-to-day security administration, LOA/RTW workflows, and provide escalated service desk support while driving process improvements. ITIL cert and 1–3 years’ experience required; on-site in Stamford, CT.

Qualifications

• ITIL certification is mandatory.
• 1-3 years of experience in Security Administration or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day security administration of systems and user IDs, including creation, deletion, modification, and password resets for all supported technologies.
• Process Leave of Absence (LOA) and Return to Work (RTW) requests, ensuring timely and accurate access removal for terminated personnel.
• Provide advanced support to the service desk for escalated access-related issues that cannot be resolved at their level.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvement initiatives to simplify and automate security administration processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Responsible for notifying management of any concerns raised by requestors and proactively anticipating potential escalations.
• Ensure strict adherence to all Security Administration Standard Operating Procedures, notifying management when discrepancies are found in Job Aids to ensure they are updated accordingly.
• Participate in various projects and initiatives in support of regulatory requirements, audits, and broader access management directives.
• Collate statistical data as requested to support operational and risk metrics for the Identity and Access Management team.

Skills

Security Administration

Identity & Access Management

Customer service

Helpdesk support

Education

ITIL certification

Tools

IAM tools

Directory services

Job description

Aquent partners with a leading financial services organization to strengthen its digital security footprint and manage access for a large user base. This IAM role sits in a dynamic security team focused on protecting data and enabling secure user access.

You will manage day-to-day security administration, LOA/RTW workflows, and provide escalated service desk support while driving process improvements. ITIL cert and 1–3 years’ experience required; on-site in Stamford, CT.