Cyber Access Coordinator

Title: Cyber Access Coordinator

Location: WA-Spokane

Job Description: Description

Job category: Security

Requisition number: CYBER005471

• Full-time

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  Mission WA
  Spokane, WA 992203727, USA

Job details

Description

Cyber Access roles are responsible for the day-to-day lifecycle management of cyber identities. They contribute to the development and maintenance of security processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines that support the organization’s overall security posture and business objectives. 

This role works closely with system owners and business units in an on-call rotation model to address operational needs. Cyber Access Analysts/Coordinators ensure that only authorized individuals have access to specific systems and data, thereby safeguarding sensitive information and supporting compliance with security policies. Cyber Access Analyst/Coordinator’s responsibilities include managing and maintaining digital identities and access controls, supporting identity lifecycle events such as provisioning, deprovisioning, and access changes, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely response to access-related incidents and requests. Additionally, this role assists in audits and compliance activities related to identity and access management. 

Responsibilities

• Provide support to employees and contractors for identity technologies, including Role Based Access, UserIDs, passwords, MFA, and permission issues.

• Respond to identity and automation alarms using established playbooks, escalating to senior staff when required.

• Process and monitor automations that are performing adds, moves, and changes for user and service accounts to ensure access processes are followed.

• Facilitate Role Reviews and User Access Reviews (UAR) and support data ownership validation to meet compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI, NERC CIP).

• Conduct routine audits and generate operational and compliance reports.

• Create and manage tickets for repair or enhancement of identity and security products.

• Run and maintain operational reports and perform routine identity management tasks under senior staff guidance.

• Collaborate with business leaders to create, maintain, and quality assure role and application access roles based and application access roles.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

   

Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, MIS, Data Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of related experience in security, technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management, operations or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in an Identity Governance and Administration Program preferred; 2+ years of experience working with SailPoint preferred
• Experience in automation use cases between ServiceNow and SailPoint preferred
• Technical Proficiency in identity related hardware and software (Domain Controllers, Entra, AWS, RSA, etc.)
• General experience with some operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and with Identity and Access Management Systems and role based access
• Hands on experience administering network and cloud access; general knowledge of some security and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, COBIT, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NERC CIP)
• Extensive knowledge in identity and access management tools and technologies; advanced understanding of authentication and authorization principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Hiring Range: $42.46 to $55.21 per hour

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager. 

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Total Rewards

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That’s why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Generous paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $42.46 to $67.95 per hour. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com.

Pre-employment screening requirements 
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review. 

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

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