Security Admin Analyst

Interon IT Solutions; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interon IT Solutions in Jersey City is seeking a Security Administration Analyst to execute access management, provisioning, and policy enforcement with a focus on least privilege. You will collaborate with global peers and owners to deliver accurate access provisioning while maintaining strong controls.

The role requires 3–5 years in information security or IAM, hands-on AD and SailPoint skills, and scripting with PowerShell or similar.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Information Security or IAM experience.
• Experience with access provisioning and least privilege.
• Familiarity with governance and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Process user access and provisioning requests across systems within SLAs.
• Support onboarding, transfers, and terminations with business context.
• Handle standard and complex provisioning activities.
• Investigate access-related incidents and provisioning issues.
• Coordinate with Security Coordinators and Owners to fulfill requests.
• Update knowledge base and maintain security documentation.
• Support global operations with on-call coverage.

Skills

Access Management

IAM

Active Directory

SailPoint

Data Analysis

VBA / Excel

Scripting (PowerShell)

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Active Directory

SailPoint

PowerShell

SQL

Excel

ITIL

Job description

Role Overview

The Security Administration Analyst is responsible for executing access management activities, resolving provisioning issues, and ensuring adherence to security policies and least privilege principles. This role collaborates with global peers, application owners, and security coordinators to deliver accurate and timely access provisioning while maintaining strong control standards.

Job Title: Security Admin Analyst

Location: Jersey City, NJ onsite

Pay : $30-40/hr On W2

Key Responsibilities

Security Administration & Technical Support

• Process user access and provisioning requests across multiple systems and applications within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to least privilege principles.
• Support onboarding, transfers, and terminations while understanding the business purpose, risk, and impact of access requests.
• Handle standard and complex access provisioning activities.
• Investigate and resolve access-related incidents and provisioning issues through ISM support channels, including hotlines and service queues.
• Coordinate with Security Coordinators and Application/Data Owners to validate and fulfill access requests.
• Update knowledge base articles and maintain documentation to ensure controls remain current and aligned with best practices.
• Support global operations through periodic shift adjustments, rotational on-call coverage, and alternate work schedules as needed.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent security practices and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance controls, and improve provisioning processes through automation, scripting, or other technical tools.
• Analyze request volumes and recurring issues to identify process improvements.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Build strong working relationships across ISM, Technology, and business units.

Risk Management

• Maintain a strong focus on risk management, data protection, and security.
• Proactively identify potential risks, support mitigation efforts, and elevate issues promptly.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, control awareness, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Information Security, Identity & Access Management, or a related field.
• Experience with security administration tools such as Active Directory.
• Experience with Identity & Access Management platforms, such as SailPoint or similar solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and VBA.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, SQL, or Java for automation.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+ or CISSP.