Information Security Associate/ IAM Specialist Temp

Info Security Specialist Temp To Perm Hybrid Role

Subject Matter Expert on Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operates and improves security capabilities with partial autonomy

Core Responsibilities

• Back up for the Security Analyst
• Manage access privileges in all platforms and enforce secure practices by all personnel
• Run internal vulnerability scans on all systems and interpret the results for remediating actions by IT
• Analyze logs in all platforms to detect threats, gaps and weaknesses and propose mitigating actions
• Coordinate with local IT team and Home Office personnel for all tasks related to cybersecurity
• Monitor logs (firewall, AD, SWIFT platform, Internet Banking platform, etc.)
• Compile and improve procedures in line with the cybersecurity strategy formulated by the CISO
• Assist other members of the Security Department as necessary
• Lead technical areas such as IAM, Data Loss Prevention, endpoint security, or vulnerability management
• Perform incident handling, root?cause analysis, and forensics support
• Manage key security tools and tuning (SIEM, Tenable VM, M365 Intune/Entra ID, and mailbox security)
• Assist the Risk Department no third?party risk assessments for security-related vendors
• Assist in annual risk assessments and regulatory prep
• Produce security metrics and dashboards

Experience / Credentials

• 3–5 years security experience with knowledge of regulations by the NYS DFS (23 NYCRR 500), SWIFT (CSP), FRB (Security and Resilience Assurance/OC5).
• Optional/Recommended certifications: CISSP, CySA+, AZ-500/SC-500

Desired Experience

• Expert knowledge of Active Directory. Working knowledge of Fortinet firewalls, Tenable/Nessus vulnerability scans, Trend Vision One anti-malware platform, and security functions in T24 core banking, FCM, FIS and SWIFT Alliance.

Required Competencies

• Operates independently in assigned security area/platform
• Creates SOPs and improves workflows
• Mentors Analyst
• Becomes the "go-to" specialist for at least one security area/platform

Fluent in English and Spanish REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a technical-related field/career.