Windows Security Engineer (Active Directory / IAM)
Location: San Antonio, TX, United States
Client: USAA
Location: 100% REMOTE
Contract: Long-term - Can extend to 2 years or be converted to full-time
Job Description
We are seeking a Windows Security Engineer to support enterprise identity and access management across Windows environments. This role is responsible for secure administration of Active Directory service accounts, access controls, and automation processes supporting DEV, TEST, and PRODUCTION systems. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in IAM security, service account governance, and compliance-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
Identity & Access Management
- Provision and manage user and service accounts within Active Directory (managed and unmanaged)
- Enforce least privilege access and validate approvals for elevated/privileged access
- Create and maintain platform-based service accounts supporting automated application jobs
- Manage group creation, modification, and membership aligned with enterprise security standards
Security Governance & Compliance
- Ensure all access requests meet information security policies and approval requirements
- Maintain naming conventions, audit controls, and documentation standards
- Verify required change records (CRs) are in place for system updates
- Document all actions for audit, compliance, and legal tracking purposes
Operations & Support
- Troubleshoot access issues related to permissions, password expiration, and group policies
- Resolve failures in automated jobs caused by account or security issues
- Support and troubleshoot privileged access management solutions (e.g., CyberArk)
- Coordinate ticket resolution within defined Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
Automation & Process Improvement
- Utilize and enhance automation scripts (PowerShell / batch processes) for multi-server operations
- Support enterprise batch processes and improve efficiency through automation
- Gather and validate application ownership and SME information for access workflows
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with business and technical teams to prioritize requests based on business impact
- Provide timely updates on incidents, requests, and security issues
- Participate in ongoing security operations, reporting, and risk mitigation activities
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with Active Directory administration (AD DS)
- Hands-on experience with service account management and IAM controls
- Experience managing group policies, permissions, and access governance
- Familiarity with privileged access tools (e.g., CyberArk or similar PAM solutions)
- Experience troubleshooting authentication, authorization, and access-related issues
- Working knowledge of Windows Server environments (DEV/TEST/PROD)
- Experience with change management and ticketing systems (ServiceNow or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, government)
- Knowledge of automation tools and scripting (PowerShell)
- Exposure to CI/CD or enterprise batch processing systems
- Understanding of Zero Trust / IAM security frameworks
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Employee Type: Contract
Remote: Yes
Location: San Antonio, TX, US
Pay Range: $50 - $70 per hour
