Access Control Specialist

About This Role

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Access Control Specialist to manage and maintain secure access to company systems, facilities, and data. The ideal candidate will ensure that only authorized individuals have appropriate access, helping protect organizational assets and maintain compliance with security policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage user access rights across systems, applications, and physical security platforms
• Provision, modify, and deprovision user accounts based on role changes and onboarding/offboarding
• Monitor and audit access logs to detect unauthorized or suspicious activity
• Conduct periodic access reviews and ensure compliance with internal policies
• Collaborate with IT, HR, and security teams to align access permissions with job roles
• Troubleshoot access-related issues and provide timely support to employees
• Maintain documentation of access control procedures and policies
• Support implementation of identity and access management (IAM) tools and systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in access control within the UAE
• Proven experience in access control, identity management, or IT security
• Familiarity with IAM systems (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, or similar)
• Strong understanding of security principles such as least privilege and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+
• Experience with access governance tools and audit processes
• Knowledge of physical access control systems (badging, biometrics, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and SaaS environments

Key Skills

• Access provisioning & deprovisioning
• Risk assessment and compliance awareness
• Incident detection and response
• Communication and stakeholder coordination
• Documentation and reporting

Working Conditions

• Office-based or hybrid role
• May require occasional after-hours support

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely access management
• Zero unauthorized access incidents
• Strong audit performance and compliance adherence
• Efficient onboarding and offboarding processes

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote