Identity Access Analyst II in Buffalo, New York at Buffalo, New York

Are you ready to join a growing team?

Join a collaborative Identity & Access Management (IAM) team supporting enterprise security operations for a leading financial services organization. In this role, you'll leverage your experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and CyberArk to provision secure user access, resolve identity-related issues, and help maintain compliance with SOX and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an IAM professional looking to expand their enterprise security experience.

Location: Buffalo, NY
Duration: 5 months

• Provision and manage approved user access requests using Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, CyberArk, and related IAM platforms.
• Process complex access requests while maintaining strict confidentiality and security standards.
• Ensure all provisioning requests are completed accurately and within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Troubleshoot user access issues and resolve identity-related incidents across enterprise applications.
• Assist with application access recertification activities and periodic user access reviews.
• Research and analyze identity and access management issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with Role Engineering and other IT teams to resolve provisioning and authorization issues.
• Maintain compliance with SOX controls, audit requirements, and internal security policies.
• Identify and escalate security, risk, or compliance concerns as appropriate.
• Support internal and external audit activities and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and assist with departmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Support enterprise identity lifecycle management, including user provisioning, modifications, and deprovisioning.
• Ensure secure, timely, and compliant access to critical business applications.
• Partner with cross-functional IT and Security teams to maintain access governance and operational excellence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of IAM processes, controls, and documentation.

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.
• May mentor or provide guidance to less experienced analysts.

• Combined minimum of 3 years of higher education and/or professional work experience, including at least 1 year of Identity and Access Management experience.
• Experience administering:
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory)
  • CyberArk
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of enterprise software systems and access management principles.
• Familiarity with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and security compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Two or more years of Identity and Access Management experience.
• Professional certification in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Identity Management, or Business.
• Experience supporting enterprise IAM governance, user access reviews, and regulatory compliance.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this opportunity to any other interested parties. Thank you!