Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Identity and Access Administrator Specialist is a position responsible for assisting in driving the strategic direction, design, and governance of enterprise IAM programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead IAM-related projects, mentor junior and mid-level staff, and champion best practices that align with the organization’s security objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Oversight: Act as a team lead, directing and training new and existing staff.
• Identify opportunities for quality and process improvements, resulting in better efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Develop scripts (PowerShell, etc.) and configure membership rules for dynamic groups in Entra.
• Own complex initiatives involving directory services (AD/Azure AD), scripting automation (PowerShell), and privileged access management.
• Conduct Quarterly Audit of Access Reviews for Financial Partners and Associations and participate in other audits as needed.
• Lead root-cause analysis and remediation of critical authentication or authorization issues.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and IT security teams to ensure policy updates and regulatory changes are reflected in IAM processes.
• Develop and enforce robust documentation standards for IAM policies, procedures, and system configurations.

• Other tasks as assigned.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mentor and guide junior/mid-level IAM administrators, facilitating knowledge transfer and professional growth.
• Partner with leadership to define and execute long-term roadmaps for IAM maturity.
• Manage key vendor relationships, software evaluations, and budgeting for identity and access tools.
• Represent IAM in cross-functional or executive-level meetings, presenting data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas for automation, streamlined workflows, and enhanced security controls.