Access & Identity Management, Associate

About this role

The Access & Identity Management (AIM) team is a critical component of Global Information Security and is responsible for controlling and maintaining secure access across the technology estate. The team ensures that all users have appropriate access to technology systems and resources within the Firm.

The AIM administrator is responsible for user administration functions across all technology platforms and applications, including:

• Provisioning all aspects of the employee lifecycle including hiring, transfers, and terminations.
• Managing user accounts, permissions and entitlements in Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, UNIX, Cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP), 600+ business applications and BlackRock’s state-of-the-art trading and asset management platform, Aladdin.
• Project work relating to system migrations and onboarding new systems to AIM management.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Knowledge of enterprise-level Identity Management systems (e.g. SailPoint IdentityIQ, Brainwave, Okta).
• Experience performing user administration in a Windows Active Directory environment, and Microsoft Azure Entra ID.
• Experience in granting NTFS permissions for folders/files in a Windows Distributed File System Environment.
• Experience performing user administration tasks for various in-house and third-party applications.
• Experience in Exchange administration Exchange Admin Center (both ECP, EAC): creating and maintaining mailboxes, distribution lists, contacts and public folders.
• Experience administering 2FA remote access solutions (e.g RSA, Duo, etc)
• Knowledge of Information Security principles and ability to adhere to SSAE16 and SOX audit requirements pertaining to Identity & Access Management (Role-Based Access Control, access governance, detail-oriented, obtaining and documenting approvals, etc).
• Experience with ticketing/workflow management tools (e.g. ServiceNow, JIRA).
• Basic familiarity with UNIX command-line execution.
• Familiarity with PowerShell commands in AD, Office 365 and on-prem Exchange, individually and in bulk and the potential of writing further commands when needed.
• Familiarity with running and writing SQL select queries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards; strong organizational skills; able to manage time, priorities and workload; provide documentation and accountability.
• Work independently and proactively.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.