Access Control, Auditing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Active Directory, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Analysis, Security Compliance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), ServiceNow, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
10 days ago
Location: Indianapolis, IN Duration: 3+ Month Contract (Potential for Hire)
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Security Analyst to support day-to-day security operations within a fast-paced environment. This role will focus heavily on access management, security group administration, and ticket-based support for data operations teams.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, security-minded, and comfortable working through a steady volume of service desk requests (starting with a decent backlog) while ensuring proper controls and compliance are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and resolve service desk tickets related to data access and security requests
Administer and maintain security group memberships (e.g., Active Directory, role-based access)
Review, approve, and modify user access permissions in accordance with security policies
Partner with data operations teams to ensure secure and appropriate access to systems and data
Perform access audits and help enforce least-privilege principles
Troubleshoot access-related issues and escalate when necessary
Maintain documentation of access changes, procedures, and security controls
Support compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to internal security standards
Required Qualifications
2-5+ years of experience in data security, access management, or IT support with a security focus
Hands-on experience with:
Security group management (Active Directory or similar)
User access provisioning/deprovisioning
Ticketing systems (ServiceNow or similar)
Strong understanding of access control principles (least privilege, role-based access)
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple requests efficiently
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting data operations or data platforms
Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) tools
Exposure to security compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOX, etc.)
Prior experience in enterprise or regulated environments
Soft Skills
Process-driven and highly detail-oriented
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to work independently in an onsite, operational environment
Comfortable handling repetitive tasks with a focus on accuracy and security