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Security Analysis Specialist Advisor

NTT America, Inc., Plano, TX, United States


Job Description and Key Responsibilities

Define Access Scope:

Identify which systems, applications, and sensitive entitlements (e.g., AWS, SAP, Salesforce) need to be reviewed, including dormant accounts and high-risk administrative access.

Review Execution:

Regularly collect user entitlements (who has access to what) and present them to managers or application owners for certification.

Identify Risky Access:

Flag over-privileged accounts, "orphan" accounts (leftover access from former employees), and separation-of-duty (SoD) conflicts.

Remediation and Action:

Coordinate with IT teams to revoke or adjust unnecessary or inappropriate access rights.

Audit and Reporting:

Document the entire review process, including approvals and removals, to provide a comprehensive audit trail for regulatory compliance.

Automation Optimization:

Utilize Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, SAP GRC) to streamline reviews, moving from manual spreadsheets to automated workflows.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge of IAM/IGA:

Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts and governance tools.

Compliance Knowledge:

Familiarity with regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, SOC 2, or ISO 27001.

Analytical Skills:

Ability to analyze large datasets to identify access trends and outliers.

Communication:

Ability to work with managers and application owners to confirm access appropriateness.

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