Security Administration Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is seeking a Security Administration Analyst to join the Information Security Management (ISM) Provisioning team. This role focuses on access provisioning and identity lifecycle processes across multiple platforms to support a high-performing global team.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in Information Security and IAM, strong analytical and Excel skills, and experience with AD, ServiceNow, RBAC, SailPoint, and scripting for automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong interest in technology, Information Security, and Identity and Access Management
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Information Security, Identity & Access Management, or related field
• Knowledge of role-based access control and least privilege access principles
• Experience with security administration tools such as: Active Directory ServiceNow RBAC models Identity & Access Management platforms (e.g., SailPoint or similar)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and VBA
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Process user access and provisioning requests across multiple systems and applications in accordance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with a focus on quality, accuracy, and adherence to least‑privilege principles.
• Perform first-level ISM user system access requests with a 95% completion rate within 48 hours.
• Participate in and lead identity lifecycle activities for new hires, transfers, and terminations, including full-time employees and consultants, while understanding the business purpose, risk, and impact of access requests (the why behind the ask).
• Follow established security requirements and train junior staff members on key security risks and the application of least‑privilege provisioning principles.
• Support both standard and more complex access provisioning activities.
• Investigate and resolve access-related incidents and provisioning issues through ISM support channels, including the hotline, service queues, and New Hire, Mover, Leaver, provisioning, and deprovisioning queues.
• Coordinate with Security Coordinators and Application/Data Owners to validate and fulfill access requests.
• Perform ad hoc operational tasks such as knowledge base updates and documentation maintenance to ensure controls are current, documented, and aligned with best practices.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Provide flexible support for global operations, including periodic shift adjustments, rotating on-call coverage, and alternate work schedules, to help ensure business continuity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Independent work

Scripting for automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Active Directory

ServiceNow

RBAC models

Identity & Access Management platforms (SailPoint)

PowerShell

Python

SQL

Java

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Job Description – Security Administration Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Security Administration Analyst to join the Information Security Management (ISM) Provisioning team. This role is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting access provisioning, identity lifecycle processes, and security administration activities across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, with a desire to enhance security processes and contribute to a high‑performing global team.

Position Overview

The Security Administration Analyst is a lead individual contributor responsible for managing user access and data entitlements across multiple platforms and applications. The role executes access management activities, resolves provisioning issues, and ensures requests are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with security policies, established Service Level Agreements, and least privilege principles. It requires effective collaboration with global peers, application owners, and security coordinators, as well as the ability to train, mentor, and provide day‑to‑day leadership to junior team members without direct supervisory responsibility. The role also requires an understanding of organizational roles and responsibilities, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to identify and drive opportunities to strengthen BBH’s security posture and existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process user access and provisioning requests across multiple systems and applications in accordance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with a focus on quality, accuracy, and adherence to least‑privilege principles.
• Perform first‑level ISM user system access requests with a 95% completion rate within 48 hours.
• Participate in and lead identity lifecycle activities for new hires, transfers, and terminations, including full‑time employees and consultants, while understanding the business purpose, risk, and impact of access requests (the why behind the ask).
• Follow established security requirements and train junior staff members on key security risks and the application of least‑privilege provisioning principles.
• Support both standard and more complex access provisioning activities.
• Investigate and resolve access‑related incidents and provisioning issues through ISM support channels, including the hotline, service queues, and New Hire, Mover, Leaver, provisioning, and deprovisioning queues.
• Coordinate with Security Coordinators and Application/Data Owners to validate and fulfill access requests.
• Perform ad hoc operational tasks such as knowledge base updates and documentation maintenance to ensure controls are current, documented, and aligned with best practices.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Provide flexible support for global operations, including periodic shift adjustments, rotating on‑call coverage, and alternate work schedules, to help ensure business continuity.

Collaboration, Process Improvement & Execution

• Collaborate effectively with global teams to ensure consistent security practices and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance controls, and improve provisioning processes through automation initiatives using scripting or technical tools where applicable.
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across ISM, Technology, and business units.

Risk Management

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

Working hours: 10:00 – 18:00 ET

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong interest in technology, Information Security, and Identity and Access Management
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Information Security, Identity & Access Management, or related field
• Knowledge of role‑based access control and least privilege access principles
• Experience with security administration tools such as: Active Directory ServiceNow RBAC models Identity & Access Management platforms (e.g., SailPoint or similar)
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and VBA
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with scripting/programming (e.g., PowerShell, Python, SQL, Java) for automation
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments
• ITIL certification is a plus
• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+ or CISSP) is a plus

Salary Range Base Salary Range: $100K-$125K

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.

About BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a global financial services firm known for premium service and specialist expertise. BBH works with leading asset managers, financial institutions, private businesses and their owners, wealthy families, and sophisticated institutional investors. As a private partnership, we are uniquely built to put clients first and create success that lasts. We believe our success starts with yours. At BBH, partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help – which is why expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. Every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.