Job Purpose:

Manage user access for various applications and perform all User Access Management (UAM) activities, including the creation, modification, and periodic review of access rights, to ensure compliance with security policies and alignment with organizational standards

Main Tasks & Accountabilities:

• Execute and manage all User Access Management activities for the bank’s IT systems, including user creation, deletion, modification, and password management.
• Ensure the user lifecycle management and their access according to user status (e.g., new hires, terminations, transfers).
• Implement approved access rights templates to standardize access control across systems.
• Review and update the access matrix on a quarterly basis to ensure it reflects current roles, responsibilities, and access levels.
• Regularly review and update user access rights to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report access violations promptly, using appropriate tools to detect and address unauthorized access.
• Conduct regular checks and validations to ensure that user profiles and access rights are accurately reflected in the system.
• Work closely with department heads and stakeholders to identify and implement improvements in access control procedures.
• Collaborate with internal audit to facilitate user access reviews on banking applications, ensuring alignment with security standards and audit recommendations.
• Manage and resolve user access requests or incidents through the bank’s ticketing tool, ensuring adherence to User Access Management Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Identify and mitigate risks related to unauthorized access, ensuring the security and integrity of the bank’s IT systems.
• Generate and present reports on access management performance, including access review completion rates, violations, and compliance with audit findings.
• Ensure all user access management activities comply with the bank’s policies, procedures, and security standards.
• Participate in related initiatives, projects, and any other duties assigned by management, contributing to the continuous improvement of access management processes.
• Other tasks related to the role as and when they come up.

Education

• Essential (E): Diploma \Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science Engineering
• Preferred: Diploma \Bachelor of Science in Information Security

Professional Qualification

• MCSE , security + and Network

Experience

• 4 years

General Competencies

• Excellent understanding of cybersecurity and IT security domains: Demonstrates strong knowledge of security frameworks, tools, and best practices to protect systems from threats.
• Knowledge of banking systems, technologies, and processes: Familiar with the technical infrastructure, software, and workflows typically used in banking environments and able to manage access accordingly.
• Ability to work under pressure: Maintaining performance and meeting deadlines in high-pressure environments while ensuring accuracy and security standards.
• Willingness to work after regular working hours: Available to handle urgent tasks or incidents that may arise outside of regular business hours.
• Willingness to adapt and learn: Open to learning new technologies and processes and adapting to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail: Able to thoroughly review access rights and security policies and identify discrepancies or risks.
• Effective communication skills: Collaborating with various departments (e.g., IT, audit, &etc.) and communicating access management issues or changes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Quickly diagnose and resolve access-related incidents or violations.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements: Understand relevant laws and regulations related to data protection, privacy, and banking security (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Experience with user access management tools and technologies: Proficient in using access control systems, ticketing tools, and security monitoring tools.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.