Job Title: IT Security Analyst - Junior
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week, Thursday required)
Duration: 1-Year Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
Rate: $40 - $50/hr (W2)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role (no F-1, OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other employment-based visa sponsorship).
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Junior IT Security Analyst to support Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) initiatives within a hybrid enterprise environment. This role will be heavily involved in the implementation and ongoing support of SPHEREboard (priority) and CyberArk PAM solutions.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in security services, IAM/PAM technologies, and scripting/automation to improve operational efficiency within identity security workflows.
Key Responsibilities- Support implementation and ongoing administration of SPHEREboard for CyberArk PAM.
- Provide operational support for IAM/PAM tools and identity security services.
- Develop scripts (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Java) to automate manual processes within the IAM space.
- Work closely with IT Service Delivery, IT Operations, IT Support Services, and business stakeholders.
- Assist in tracking and monitoring security-related projects to ensure alignment with service levels (budget, schedule, quality).
- Review, analyze, and report on security service provider performance.
- Resolve or escalate identity and security-related issues in a timely manner.
- Facilitate audits of security service processes and ensure documentation is current.
- Maintain understanding of service provider security operations and capabilities.
- Support investigations related to security incidents or breaches in coordination with cybersecurity leadership.
Required Qualifications- 2-3 years of experience in security services, security analysis, deployment, or support.
- Strong knowledge of IT security tools, trends, and best practices.
- Experience with IAM/PAM technologies.
- Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Java).
- Strong analytical skills including root cause analysis and process improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Must be local to the Columbus, OH area and able to work onsite 3 days per week (Thursday mandatory).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with SPHEREboard (highly preferred).
- Experience with CyberArk.
- Experience with SailPoint, PingFederate, or PingOne.
- Familiarity with enterprise security operations and service provider governance.
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