[Hiring] Access Administrator @Lionhires

Role Description

Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about cybersecurity and user governance? We are looking for an Access Administrator to act as the primary guardian of our system security, ensuring that sensitive data is protected while empowering our team with the exact access they need to succeed. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our compliance efforts, translating complex security requirements into streamlined, day-to-day operations.

What You Will Do

• Manage the User Lifecycle:
  • Oversee the end-to-end management of user accounts, including efficient creation, modification, and deletion to maintain tight security control.
• Enforce Privilege Standards:
  • Validate and assign appropriate access levels based on specific roles and responsibilities, ensuring adherence to the principle of least privilege.
• Conduct Security Audits:
  • Lead regular audits of user accounts to proactively identify, track, and eliminate excessive or outdated access rights.
• Implement Access Policies:
  • Develop and maintain robust access control policies to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Monitor System Activity:
  • Continuously track user access activities to detect anomalies and identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Execute Incident Response:
  • Investigate access control violations, provide prompt resolution, document all incidents, and escalate to cross-functional teams when necessary.
• Drive Continuous Improvement:
  • Analyze post-incident data, prepare detailed reports, and propose process enhancements to optimize security workflows.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in access management, account administration, or information security.
• A strong understanding of access management principles and industry-standard security best practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with IAM (Identity and Access Management) systems and directory services such as Active Directory, LDAP, or similar.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable information for employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve security incidents efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with the Okta access management platform.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI DSS, or GDPR.
• Experience automating access management tasks via scripting.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or similar).

Benefits

• You will have the autonomy to influence our security roadmap and make architectural decisions that protect our production environments.
• Your work directly safeguards real-money flows and critical financial data, making a tangible difference in the security of our users.
• Join a cross-functional team of experts in engineering, fraud, and payments who value security and knowledge sharing.
• We invest in your professional development through support for advanced certifications, conference attendance, and research time.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, health coverage, and flexible working arrangements.