Security Administration Specialist II

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Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Security Administration Analyst to join the Information Security Management (ISM) Provisioning team. This role is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting access provisioning, identity lifecycle processes, and security administration activities across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, with a desire to enhance security processes and contribute to a high-performing global team.

Position Overview

The Security Administration Analyst is responsible for executing access management activities, resolving provisioning issues, and ensuring adherence to security policies and least privilege principles. This role requires effective collaboration with global peers, application owners, and security coordinators to deliver accurate and timely access provisioning while maintaining strong control standards.

Key Responsibilities

Security Administration & Technical Support

• Process user access and provisioning requests across multiple systems and applications, in accordance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring high quality, accuracy and ensuring least privilege principles
• Participate in onboarding activities (new hires, transfers, and terminations) while understanding the business purpose, risk, and impact of access requests (“the why behind the ask”)
• Support both standard and more complex access provisioning activities

• Investigate, resolve access-related incidents and provisioning issues, providing support through ISM support channels (e.g., hotline, service queues)
• Coordinate with Security Coordinators and Application/Data Owners to validate and fulfill access requests
• Perform ad hoc operational tasks such as knowledge base updates and documentation maintenance to ensure controls are current, documented, and aligned with best practices
• Flexibility to support global operations, including periodic shift adjustments, on-call rotational coverage and alternate work schedules to ensure business continuity.

Collaboration & Process Improvement & Execution

• Collaborate effectively with global teams to ensure consistent security practices and outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance controls, and improve provisioning processes through automation initiatives using scripting or technical tools where applicable
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing volume drivers and recurring issues
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across ISM, Technology, and business units

Risk Management

• Maintain a strong focus on risk management, data protection, and security posture
• Proactively identify potential risks, support mitigation efforts, escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, control awareness, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Information Security, Identity & Access Management, or related field
• Experience with security administration tools such as:
  • Active Directory
  • ServiceNow
  • RBAC models
  • Identity & Access Management platforms (e.g., SailPoint or similar)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/data analysis skills (Vlookup, pivot tables, VBA etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

Preferred

• Experience with scripting/programming (e.g., PowerShell, Python, SQL, Java) for automation
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments
• Familiarity with ITIL processes
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP)

   

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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