Identity & Access Management Specialist

Applied Medical•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Access Management Specialist evaluates and processes user access requests, ensuring access remains appropriate, compliant, and aligned with business needs. This entry-level analytical role, also known as an access governance analyst or identity and access management analyst, provides training on systems, processes, and access governance requirements. The Access Management Specialist analyzes information, identifies potential risks, investigates unusual situations, and determines when additional clarification or escalation is required, working within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to evaluate information and make sound decisions based on available facts
Ability to identify inconsistencies, unusual situations, and potential risks
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable asking follow up questions to fully understand business requirements
Ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Ability to learn complex business processes and apply them consistently
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
Ability to analyze requests and identify solutions with minimal supervision
Ability to recognize when escalation or additional review is required
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with data, reports, spreadsheets, auditing, compliance, quality systems, operations, finance, technical support, or business process review
Experience reviewing information and identifying inconsistencies or exceptions
Experience working in environments that require attention to detail and accuracy
Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines
Familiarity with SAP, SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (SAP GRC), access management, compliance, security, or governance processes
Experience supporting internal customers in a professional business environment
Demonstrated curiosity, investigative thinking, and willingness to challenge assumptions respectfully
Prior experience identifying process improvements or operational efficiencies

Responsibilities

Evaluate access requests to confirm alignment with business requirements, training completion, approval requirements, and established processes
Analyze requests to identify potential risks, inconsistencies, or unusual access patterns
Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather additional information and clarify business needs
Determine when requests require additional review, approval, or escalation
Address access related requests by evaluating segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts and access governance requirements
Respond to access related inquiries received through phone, email, and ticketing systems
Run and review system access reports and take appropriate action based on established procedures
Coordinate application related training assignments and access requirements
Create software change requests (SCRs) related to role maintenance