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IT Access Administration Analyst

NES Fircroft, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Title: IT Access Administration Analyst

Location: Downtown Houston, TX

Contract: 12+ months w/ potential to extend.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (In Office)

IT Access Administration Analyst will manage and support access control and identity management for various applications and platforms. This role will involve administering user access, ensuring compliance with security policies and automating access control processes to keep the environment secure. The IT Access Analyst will collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper access rights for users, streamline access requests, and assist with compliance.

Responsibilities

Provisioning and de-provisioning user access in Active Directory.

Manage Exchange distribution lists, mailboxes, conference rooms and calendars.

Manage changes to NTFS folder structures across the corporation.

Enforce and monitor AD password policies (complexity, expiration, reset procedures).

Work within the IT department to identify areas of improvement for security in applications and file systems.

Generate reports on user access, permissions, and group memberships to support audit and compliance processes.

Review and monitor logging systems.

Assist with the documentation of policies, processes, standards, and guidelines.

Solid troubleshooting skills for resolving access issues.

Qualifications

Experience in a dedicated information security role is required.

Involvement with network equipment (routers, switches, and firewalls), server hardware, and/or Windows operating systems is required.

Expertise with Active Directory user management, group policies, and security configurations.

Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint security and access management recommended.

Thorough understanding of NTFS and ACLs.

Familiarity with Sailpoint identity governance solutions, particularly for user provisioning.

Expertise in Azure and all cloud app security is recommended.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, ISC2, etc.) is recommended.

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

3+ years’ experience in IT security in the following area preferred.

Preferred Certifications

CISSP

Security+

CAMS

CIAM

CIGE

Position is a contract position with the possibility to go perm. Candidates must be eligible to permanently work in the US; at minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for candidates seeking placement in this position.

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