IAM Specialist

IAM Specialist The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist will be responsible for ensuring secure and efficient access to our systems and applications, maintaining compliance with identity governance and regulatory standards, and supporting user lifecycle management processes. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including Security Operations, HR, and Business Units, to implement and maintain robust IAM practices. Key Responsibilities Manage user lifecycle processes including joiner/mover/leaver, username changes, and application-level user management. Process and manage access requests for file/folder access, security group administration, and application access, ensuring compliance with FUB policies and standards. Support Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) implementation and maintenance. Manage non-human, temporary, and third‑party access requests. Provide feedback on process improvements to eliminate false‑positive alerts and enhance identity workflow processes and procedures. Assist IAM lead during incident response activities involving identity‑related security incidents. Support administration of IAM systems to ensure operational reliability and security. Enforce password policies to ensure secure authentication practices, including Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA). Support the business with general identity‑related issues, including password resets, setting up MFA, and facilitating factor resets and application‑level authentication. Additional Duties & Expectations Dedication to integrity, producing high‑quality results, and meeting deadlines. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate clearly with adherence to all First United policies and procedures. Strong attention to detail. Perform other duties as assigned. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 1–3 years of experience in IAM discipline. Specialized skill set training. Understanding of access governance and compliance requirements (FFIEC, CRI Risk Profile, NIST 800‑53/63, etc.). Proficiency managing user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews. Working knowledge of authentication mechanisms, including MFA and password policies. Knowledge of identity attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques. Familiarity with IAM and Identity Governance tools. Good verbal communication and writing skills. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Application Assistance If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Location All Locations: Plano-Parkwood #J-18808-Ljbffr First United Bank