Identity Access Professional Pay: $75,000–$85,000 per year Location: Near Queensbury, NY (on-site) Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Our client is looking for an Identity Access Professional responsible for safeguarding organizational assets by managing and overseeing identity and access management (IAM) systems. This position ensures the right individuals have appropriate access to technology resources — systems, applications, and data — minimizing security risks and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Identity Access Professional will design, implement, and maintain access control policies and procedures that align with business objectives and security best practices, contributing to the organization's overall cybersecurity posture through robust identity governance and access management frameworks.
Essential Job Functions
Enforce least-privilege principles, role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Configure and maintain IAM tools, including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), HIPAA, and internal security policies
Investigate and resolve IAM-related security incidents and access issues
Administer user accounts, roles, and permissions across enterprise systems
Develop workflows to streamline provisioning and de-provisioning processes
Conduct regular access reviews, generate compliance reports, and support audits by preparing IAM documentation and evidence
Define, monitor, and report on IAM-related metrics and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and compliance
Develop and manage dashboards that provide real-time visibility into access trends, incident response times, and audit readiness, delivering actionable insights for stakeholders
Education/Certifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
6+ years of experience in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field
Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of software development, quality assurance, operational risk, or data analysis
Knowledge of financial products and services preferred
Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and MFA
Experience with IAM tools; CyberArk preferred
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to access management (SOX, HIPAA)
Familiarity with cloud environments and IAM integration platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort collaborating with co-workers, management, and vendors
Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal instruction
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Queensbury, NY
Salary
$75,000–$85,000 Per Year
Skills
Access Controlunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Asset Managementunmatched
Authenticationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Identity Data Managementunmatched
Incident Responseunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Program Evaluationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)unmatched
Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Single Sign-On (SSO)unmatched
Software Testingunmatched
User Account Administrationunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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