Junior IT Security Analyst (Contract-to-Hire)

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 Overview We 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.