Identity and Access Management Specialist

Description/Job Summary

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $13.5 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.

The IAM Specialist is responsible for overseeing and maturing the internal identity and access governance program for Farm Credit East (FCE). This includes developing and maintaining internal policies, procedures, and documentation for systems and processes not managed by FPI, the organization's managed service provider. The IAM Specialist will collaborate with FPI to ensure alignment with FCE's standards and will serve as the internal subject matter expert for IAM-related audits, risk assessments, and project support. This role also ensures appropriate access control mechanisms are in place for new and existing applications not managed by FPI, and that they align with FCE's internal IAM policies and standards.

The value drivers for this role are as follows:

• Access Risk Reduction and Compliance Assurance
• IAM Program Maturity and Operational Efficiency
• Enhanced Collaboration and Stakeholder Enablement
• Data Protection and Insider Risk Management

The employee shall perform all other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

Internal IAM Ownership

• Maintain internal documentation (SOPs, runbooks, workflows) for IAM processes across FCE-managed systems.
• Serve as the internal point of contact for IAM-related audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Support internal projects requiring IAM input, including new application onboarding and access design.
• Collaborate with FPI to develop and maintain standardized access requests with approval workflows in addition to templates for new hires, role changes, terminations, mobile, name change and other access requests.
• Collaborating with FPI to ensure FPI-managed systems have the necessary IAM controls, related documentation, and are updated as necessary.
• Ensure appropriate identity and access control mechanisms are implemented for new and existing applications and processes not managed by FPI, and that they align with FCE's internal IAM policies and standards.
• Ensure access provisioning and deprovisioning processes are documented, repeatable, and auditable.
• Support the implementation and configuration of IAM solutions for FCE-managed systems.
• Monitor IAM system anomalies and potential security threats, and escalate findings as needed.
• Track and report on SLA adherence for IAM-related requests across FCE and FPI-managed systems, escalating delays or deviations as needed.
• Provide regular reports on IAM activity, including access trends, anomalies, and audit results.
• Deliver insights on IAM-related risks and compliance status to support governance and decision-making.

Oversight & Governance

• Develop and maintain FCE-specific IAM policies and procedures, including role definitions and entitlement frameworks.
• Coordinate with FPI to define, document, and maintain SLAs and turnaround times for IAM-related requests (e.g., new user provisioning, access changes, terminations, privileged access, emergency access), ensuring alignment with FCE's operational and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure IAM related security controls are implemented to comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g. NIST, FCA, NYDFS, PCI)
• Collaborate with FPI to ensure IAM services align with FCE's internal standards and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate internal access reviews for systems not managed by FPI

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with IT, HR, and business units to define access requirements and ensure appropriate role-based access.
• Coordinate with HR and IT to ensure timely and secure access provisioning for new employees, including role-based access templates and approval workflows.
• Work with the FPI and the Security team to track IAM metrics and dashboards to report on IAM request volumes, turnaround times, SLA adherence, and exceptions and maintain documentation.
• Support incident response activities by validating access and coordinating with FPI as needed.

Strategic Development & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve IAM maturity and reduce access-related risk.
• Conduct periodic stakeholder feedback sessions to refine IAM processes and improve user experience.
• Stay current on IAM trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and cross-functional security initiatives.
• Attend IAM conferences and workshops.
• Participate in IAM communities and forums
• Read IAM-related blogs, articles, and whitepapers

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

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  Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field required. Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

  
  
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  Minimum of 3 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, cybersecurity, or IT governance.

  
  Experience working with managed service providers (MSPs) and third-party IAM service vendors.
• You are required in office 5 days per week for the first 2 weeks; weeks 3 - 8 in office 4 days per week with the option of Friday remote; after week 9 you will follow the in office requirement based on your job role. This is based on manager discretion and meeting performance expectations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experience
• Short-Term Incentive to reward business results
• Retirement Contributions :
  
  
  
  • 401k match up to 6% of salary;or for those unable to take full advantage of the 401(k) match, verified student loan payments may qualify for an employer match in your 401(k) up to 6% of salary
  • Defined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of service
  
  
  
  
• Time Off:
  
  
  
  • 15-25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service
  • 12 days of holiday leave per year
  • 7.5 days of sick leave in your first year, followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter; unlimited rollover of unused sick leave year to year
  
  
  
  
• Health and Insurance:
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including preventive care and wellness programs to support your overall health and well-being
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance at 2x base pay
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance at 2x base pay
  • Long-term disability insurance at 2/3 base pay
  
  
  
  
• Additional Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education and training
  • Employee Assistance Program offering a wide variety of tools and resources
  
  
  
  

Farm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), if you have a disability and would like a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position with Farm Credit East, please call 1-800-562-2235 or e-mailFarmCreditCareers@farmcrediteast.com