Security Analyst

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $44.40-49.33 Hourly up to $49.33/hr Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Aquent is thrilled to partner with a leading financial services organization, a true innovator dedicated to securing its vast digital landscape. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in protecting critical information and ensuring seamless access for a massive user base. Your expertise will directly impact the security posture and operational efficiency of the organization, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining unwavering trust. If you're ready to make a significant difference in a dynamic, high-impact environment, this is the place for you. Are you passionate about information security and identity management? We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join a diversified Identity and Access Management (IAM) team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance and broaden your skill sets, working alongside highly skilled professionals at the forefront of security administration. You will be instrumental in managing user access, ensuring compliance, and continuously improving critical security processes, directly contributing to the organization's resilience and integrity. What You'll Do: Perform day-to-day security administration of systems and user IDs, including creation, deletion, modification, and password resets across all supported technologies. Process Leave of Absence (LOA) and Return to Work (RTW) requests, ensuring timely and accurate access removal for terminated personnel to maintain robust security. Provide advanced support to the service desk, resolving escalated access-related issues that require specialized expertise. Identify, recommend, and implement improvement initiatives to simplify and automate security administration processes, significantly enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Proactively notify management of any concerns raised by requestors and anticipate potential escalations, ensuring smooth operations. Ensure strict adherence to all Security Administration Standard Operating Procedures, notifying management of discrepancies in Job Aids for timely updates. Participate in various projects and initiatives, supporting regulatory requirements, audits, and broader access management directives that shape the future of security. Collate statistical data as requested to support operational and risk metrics for the Identity and Access Management team, providing valuable insights. What You'll Bring: To thrive in this role, you will bring a blend of foundational security knowledge, practical experience, and a commitment to operational excellence. ITIL certification is mandatory. 1-3 years of experience in Security Administration or equivalent experience. Thorough understanding of various Identity & Access Management concepts. Working knowledge of identity and access management tools, operating systems, directory services, and remote access technologies. Strong customer-centric approach with exposure to handling customer inquiries, particularly in a helpdesk or support environment. Excellent customer handling skills. Desired Skills: These additional skills will set you apart and contribute to your success in this dynamic environment: Strong organizational skills. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience in developing and publishing compliance dashboards. Excellent proficiency in spreadsheet software. About Skill: Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts. Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.