Security Analyst
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Security Analyst
Location: San Antonio, Texas OR Plano, TX (On-site)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to support enterprise-wide account discovery and identity visibility initiatives. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and validating accounts across multiple systems. The ideal candidate will operate independently while contributing to a team of analysts working in parallel to support ongoing IAM maturity initiatives and governance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute structured account discovery across multiple platforms and business units.
- Leverage IAM/IGA platforms like SailPoint to perform account aggregation and analyze entitlements.
- Utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, or SQL to analyze large account datasets, identify dormant or orphaned accounts, and track remediation progress.
- Partner with application owners to validate account purpose and ownership.
- Apply standardized methodologies for account classification and authority assessment.
- Identify and escalate high-risk findings, such as privileged accounts without ownership or excessive access.
- Contribute to audit readiness and compliance reporting within a regulated environment.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) with a focus on account discovery.
- 4+ years of experience in data analysis and access validation, with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify anomalies.
- 3+ years of experience in security and risk assessment, with an understanding of privilege levels and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, NIST, ISO).
- Hands-on experience performing account discovery or access reviews.
- Experience collaborating with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Active Directory / Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID).
- Experience with IAM/IGA tools such as SailPoint.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Familiarity with automation or scripting, specifically PowerShell.
- Professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or other IAM-related certifications.
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Background Check : Yes
Drug Screen : No
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Exclusive to Apex :Yes
Face to face interview required :Yes
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set : :No
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