Information Security Access Management Specialist

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Reed

The company:

This business has a focus on improving society by considering social outcomes. They aim to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for their employees. They have recently made the North East their technical HQ, and have extensive opportunities for all who join them on their mission to revolutionise technology across the business. With an award-winning team built in the past year, they have the opportunity to expand and take on new projects.

Opportunities for you:

With millions of pounds of investment into the cyber security structure and strategy, this role is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the team that drives change across a global business. You will be exposed to a range of projects and challenges across the year and have huge growth opportunities with the business. There are significant training budgets and the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the business.

The role:

This team are on the lookout for a proactive Information Security Access Management Specialist to safeguard our organisation’s systems and data. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing sophisticated access controls, ensuring that permissions are meticulously aligned with our robust security protocols.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather system requirements and define user access needs.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce access control governance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Implement and refine permissions across various platforms, applications, and databases to maintain security integrity.
• Regularly review access controls to keep pace with emerging security threats and changes in governance.
• Construct and manage detailed access governance models for systems
• Conduct thorough access audits to ensure adherence to the principle of least privilege.
• Streamline user account management processes for both onboarding and offboarding
• Monitor user activities, swiftly addressing any irregularities or security concerns.
• Keep updated with the latest industry best practices
• Participate in security assessments and audits focusing on access controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A solid grasp of access control principles, including role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and discretionary access control (DAC).
• Proficiency with access management systems such as Active Directory, LDAP, and IAM solutions.
• A strong commitment to fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Private BUPA Healthcare
• Continuous development opportunities
• Agile/flexible working
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
• Annual company performance bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans
• Regular local social and networking events
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Monday – Friday / Permanent/ 37.5 Hours / Hybrid Working 3 days in office/ Central Newcastle

Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn “Hayley Bee