Veterans Transition Program- Associate, Access & Identity Management Engineer
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About this role
Veterans Transition Program- Associate,Access & Identity Management Engineer
We recognize that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to BlackRock thanks to their extraordinary backgrounds and experiences. The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock.
Over the course of the Program, participants will:
- Join teams and have an immediate impact;
- Immerse themselves in the work of their teams;
- Gain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients;
- Be supported through training and mentorship;
- Get exposure to senior leaders;
- Participate in social and networking opportunities.
Program Structure:
The program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin.
Join our global team of cyber security experts, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense. Apply your passion and knowledge of cyber security to assist in the provision, management, and maintenance of access security controls across the enterprise. This individual will be part of the Access & Identity Management Team focused on one of the following Program pillars:
- AIM Operations
- AIM Governance
- AIM Application On-boarding
- AIM Cloud
This individual will be responsible for:
- Manage user access across various platforms, including Active Directory, Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- On-board and operationalize all IAM processes for Cloud, including non-human users, secrets, and key management processes.
- Implement and Manage Identity and Access Management enterprise governance processes and drive IAM standards.
- Manage access to applications and systems, including on-boarding and off-boarding of users and systems.
BlackRock is committed to building great Cyber Security careers for our people, and we are looking for an individual with a passion for cyber security defense to continue the growth of our exceptional team.
What the ideal candidate looks like:
- Strong knowledge of IAM Security practices and IAM Policy/Document preparation
- Experience performing user administration tasks for various in-house and third-party applications.
- Experience in granting NTFS permissions for folders/files in a Windows Distributed File System Environment.
- Experience with on-boarding new applications for user access management with required controls.
- Experience in working with SailPoint and/or other IGA tools.
- Experience creating and documenting IAM procedures/policies for new applications being on-boarded.
- Experience performing user administration in a Windows/Azure Active Directory environment.
- Experience with PIM (Privileged Identity Management) and PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions.
- Experience in implementing IAM solutions for Azure AD, RBAC, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to SAS and SOX audit requirements pertaining to Identity & Access Management job requirements, obtaining and documenting required approvals.
- Basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux administration commands
- Basic SQL knowledge and understanding of relational database management systems.
Where will I be based?
This role will be based in our Wilmington, Delaware Office
Program Eligibility:
- Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
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- Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service
- Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service
- Must be able to commence employment in late October 2026/early November
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work - enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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