Access Control, Auditing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Active Directory, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Analysis, Security Compliance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), ServiceNow, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Duration: 3+ Month Contract (Potential for Hire)
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Security Analyst to support day-to-day security operations within a fast-paced environment. This role will focus heavily on access management, security group administration, and ticket-based support for data operations teams.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, security-minded, and comfortable working through a steady volume of service desk requests (starting with a decent backlog) while ensuring proper controls and compliance are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and resolve service desk tickets related to data access and security requests
- Administer and maintain security group memberships (e.g., Active Directory, role-based access)
- Review, approve, and modify user access permissions in accordance with security policies
- Partner with data operations teams to ensure secure and appropriate access to systems and data
- Perform access audits and help enforce least-privilege principles
- Troubleshoot access-related issues and escalate when necessary
- Maintain documentation of access changes, procedures, and security controls
- Support compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to internal security standards
Required Qualifications
- 2-5+ years of experience in data security, access management, or IT support with a security focus
- Hands-on experience with:
- Security group management (Active Directory or similar)
- User access provisioning/deprovisioning
- Ticketing systems (ServiceNow or similar)
- Strong understanding of access control principles (least privilege, role-based access)
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple requests efficiently
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting data operations or data platforms
- Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) tools
- Exposure to security compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOX, etc.)
- Prior experience in enterprise or regulated environments
Soft Skills
- Process-driven and highly detail-oriented
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to work independently in an onsite, operational environment
- Comfortable handling repetitive tasks with a focus on accuracy and security
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EXOS (formerly Sondhi Solutions)