Our esteemed client in Bergen County, New Jersey is searching for an Identity and Access Management Analyst to join there organization. This individual serves as a technical subject matter expert, managing access management and support for all IT-administered systems. This role focuses on user entitlement reviews, identity governance, and ensuring access provisioning aligns with security best practices and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for cybersecurity and access management, eager to contribute to a secure and efficient IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Access Management and Support:

• Act as the technical SME for access management and support across IT systems.
• Conduct security access reviews and certifications for applications and business roles.
• Identify user, business, and functional requirements, scheduling entitlement reviews for all business applications.
• Collaborate with management and business units, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Documentation and Quality Control:

• Ensure certifications and reviews are thorough, completed, and approved by the correct business owner.
• Maintain detailed documentation for IAM processes, configurations, and incident response.
• Assess risks from application changes, proposing and implementing suitable solutions.
• Provide complete, accurate documentation for regulatory and audit purposes.

Strategy and Compliance:

• Support the adoption of new technologies and platforms while ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Safeguard company data through compliance with cybersecurity procedures.
• Identify, escalate, and remediate control gaps in a timely manner.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field (preferred).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Identity and Access Management.
• Strong technical knowledge of IAM tools and protocols such as Single Sign-On, LDAP, SAML, etc.
• Experience developing and implementing Access Control Certification programs.
• Knowledge of financial industry practices and security standards.
• IAM or Security Certifications (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities, with a balance of business and technical acumen.
• Proven ability to foster strong working relationships across teams and departments.

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability