Identity Access Professional

Identity Access Professional

The Arrow Financial Corporation Family of Companies is seeking dynamic, authentic individuals to join our amazing team! Currently, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our Information Technology team.

This opportunity may be perfect for you if you have experience in:

• Overseeing user lifecycle management (onboarding, role changes, offboarding)
• Managing user identities, enforcing least-privilege access, and maintaining audit readiness
• Implementing and managing Identity Access Management (IAM) tools, policies, and procedures
• Conducting regular access reviews and audits
• Integrating IAM with security incident response processes

About this position:

The Identity Access Professional is responsible for safeguarding organizational assets by managing and overseeing IAM systems. This position ensures the right individuals have appropriate access to technology resources (systems, applications, and data), thereby minimizing security risks and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Professional will design, implement, and maintain access controls policies and procedures that align with business objectives and security best practices. This role contributes to the organization's overall cybersecurity position by ensuring robust identity governance and access management frameworks are in place and effectively managed. This position is 100% on-site in Glens Falls, NY.

Essential Job Functions:

• Enforcing least privileged principles, role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Configuring and maintaining IAM tools, including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and internal security policies
• Investigating and resolving IAM-related security incidents and access issues
• Administering user accounts, roles, and permissions across enterprise systems
• Developing workflows to streamline provisioning and de-provisioning processes
• Conducting regular access reviews, generating compliance reports, and supporting audits by preparing IAM documentation and evidence
• Defining, monitoring, and reporting on IAM-related metrics and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and compliance
• Developing and managing dashboards that provide real-time visibility into access trends, incident response times, and audit readiness, ensuring actionable insights for stakeholders

What you will need to thrive in this role:

In addition to your work and life experiences, as well as your passion and excitement for the profession, you would benefit from having:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 6+ years of experience in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge in software development, quality assurance, operational risk, or data analysis
• Knowledge of financial products and services preferred
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and MFA
• Experience with IAM tools, CyberArk preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to access management (SOX, HIPAA)
• Familiarity with cloud environments and IAM integration platforms
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable collaborating with co-workers, management, and vendors
• Strong project management skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities; demonstrated initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal instruction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively use a telephone, computer mouse, and keyboard for extended durations
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the job

What we will bring to the table:

We believe in investing in our employees and helping them grow their career with us. We offer a pleasant, inclusive work environment, career development opportunities, and competitive compensation. Through our total rewards program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring:

• Competitive compensation including potential bonus and incentives as well as paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Plan
• Multiple retirement plans including: 401(k), Pension, and Employee Stock Ownership
• Education and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program for our employees and their immediate family members

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our philosophy and practice are to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status of being transgender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, amnesty, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, citizenship or immigration status, prior convictions or arrests, military status, status as a protected veteran, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other federal, state, or local legally protected classes.

As a multi-bank holding company, Arrow Financial Corporation has over $4 billion in assets. Through our subsidiaries we provide a broad range of banking and insurance services across northeastern New York, including online and mobile banking, wealth management, money market and deposit accounts, and mortgage, consumer and commercial loans.

We are committed to delivering value for our shareholders, our customers, and our communities. Our conservative business model and strategy of steady growth have resulted in many recognitions from the nation's leading publications and bank-rating firms.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year commensurate with experience and education. Additional compensation may be earned through the Company's annual bonus program, subject to individual and company performance.