IT Security Analyst

Title: IT Security Analyst Location: Houston, Texas Type: Contract (6 Months) Hourly Rate: $43.00 - $46.00 Summary: IT Security Analyst will manage and support access control and identity management for various applications and platforms. This role will involve administering user access, ensuring compliance with security policies and automating access control processes to keep the environment secure. The IT Security Analyst will collaborate with internal teams to endure proper access rights for users, streamline access requests, and assist with compliance. Duties: • Provisioning and de-provisioning user access in Active Directory. • Manage Exchange distribution lists, mailboxes, conference rooms as well as calendars. • Manages changes to NTFS folder structures across the corporation. • Enforce and monitor AD password policies (complexity, expiration, reset procedures). • Work within the IT department to identify areas of improvement for security in applications and file systems. • Generate reports on user access, permissions, and group memberships to support audit and compliance processes. • Review and monitor logging systems. • Assist with the documentation of policies, processes, standards, and guidelines. • Solid troubleshooting skills for resolving access issues. • Experience in a dedicated information security role is required. Requirements: • 3+ years’ experience in IT security • Involvement with network equipment (routers, switches, and firewalls), server hardware, and/or Windows operating systems is required. • Expertise with Active Directory user management, group policies, and security configurations. • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint security and access management recommended. • Thorough understanding of NTFS and ACL’s. • Familiarity with Sailpoint identity governance solutions, particularly for user provisioning. • Knowledge of Azure Active Directory and its integration with O365 apps recommended. • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. • Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, ISC2, etc.) is recommended. Education High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. The following certifications are preferred: • CISSP • Security+ • CAMS • CIAM • CIGE