Cybersecurity Access Control Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Access Control Specialist to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. In this critical role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding our organization by managing identity and access controls, administering privileged access solutions, and ensuring secure access to enterprise systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining robust cybersecurity measures while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core duties:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Administer and manage enterprise-wide IAM solutions to ensure secure and efficient user authentication and authorization processes.
• Access Provisioning and Governance: Provision, modify, and revoke user access in alignment with approved access control policies, ensuring compliance with the principle of least privilege.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Implement, maintain, and support PAM solutions, including CyberArk, to secure and monitor privileged accounts and reduce security risks.
• User Access Reviews: Conduct periodic access reviews and certification campaigns to validate user access rights and ensure ongoing compliance with security policies.
• Compliance and Auditing: Support internal and external audits by providing comprehensive access control evidence, documentation, and remediation guidance to meet cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements, including SAMA CSF.
• Collaboration and Improvement: Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to implement secure access controls, enhance identity governance, and drive continuous improvement in access management processes.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve IAM-related issues promptly to maintain high service quality and minimize operational disruptions.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of four years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) or Access Control within enterprise environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in enterprise IAM and PAM technologies, including CyberArk, One Identity, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Certifications (Preferred): Certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer, One Identity Certified Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are highly desirable.

Technical Skills

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in the following areas:

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• CyberArk and One Identity platforms
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
• User Access Reviews & Certification Campaigns
• Access Control Management
• SAMA CSF Compliance
• Audit & Regulatory Compliance