Overview
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Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 day((s))
Skills
IAM Systems Administrator
Job Details
Job Summary IAM Systems Administrator (Richmond, VA Hybrid)
Key Points:
- Role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure identity architecture across hybrid environments (on-premises AD, Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, AWS, M365, etc.).
- Responsible for enabling secure authentication, access, and governance using zero trust principles.
- Support and automate identity lifecycle management (provisioning, deprovisioning, role changes) across multiple platforms.
- Integrate third-party applications with Entra ID using SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
- Administer and troubleshoot authentication, SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies.
- Manage user lifecycle operations and ensure accurate role-based access across AD, Entra ID, and Okta.
- Provide production support for Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers and GPOs.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning and reporting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Enforce security practices (least privilege, RBAC, Just-In-Time access) and respond to IAM incidents.
- Collaborate with IT, security, and helpdesk teams to resolve access issues and ensure compliance.
- Create and maintain documentation (SOPs, escalation procedures, diagrams).
- Stay up to date with evolving identity threats, best practices, and Microsoft roadmap updates.
- Deliver user training and support for IAM-related tools and processes.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years' experience in IAM, IT security, or infrastructure administration.
- Deep expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta in hybrid and federated environments.
- Strong Active Directory administration skills (GPOs, replication, domain controller management).
- Proficient in managing access controls, lifecycle operations, and IAM automation (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph).
- Strong troubleshooting skills for IAM components and authentication protocols.
- Experience responding to IAM-related security incidents.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with hybrid identity setups and IAM migration projects.
- Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, Okta Certified Admin, Microsoft Entra Certified).
- Knowledge of federated identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
- Familiarity with identity synchronization tools (Entra Connect, Okta AD Agent).
- Exposure to IGA/PAM solutions and compliance reporting (SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Understanding of security best practices for cloud and on-prem environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
Work Arrangement:
- Must work onsite in Richmond, VA, at least 3 days per week (hybrid). Local candidates preferred.
Key Points:
- Role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure identity architecture across hybrid environments (on-premises AD, Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, AWS, M365, etc.).
- Responsible for enabling secure authentication, access, and governance using zero trust principles.
- Support and automate identity lifecycle management (provisioning, deprovisioning, role changes) across multiple platforms.
- Integrate third-party applications with Entra ID using SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
- Administer and troubleshoot authentication, SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies.
- Manage user lifecycle operations and ensure accurate role-based access across AD, Entra ID, and Okta.
- Provide production support for Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers and GPOs.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning and reporting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Enforce security practices (least privilege, RBAC, Just-In-Time access) and respond to IAM incidents.
- Collaborate with IT, security, and helpdesk teams to resolve access issues and ensure compliance.
- Create and maintain documentation (SOPs, escalation procedures, diagrams).
- Stay up to date with evolving identity threats, best practices, and Microsoft roadmap updates.
- Deliver user training and support for IAM-related tools and processes.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years' experience in IAM, IT security, or infrastructure administration.
- Deep expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta in hybrid and federated environments.
- Strong Active Directory administration skills (GPOs, replication, domain controller management).
- Proficient in managing access controls, lifecycle operations, and IAM automation (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph).
- Strong troubleshooting skills for IAM components and authentication protocols.
- Experience responding to IAM-related security incidents.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with hybrid identity setups and IAM migration projects.
- Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, Okta Certified Admin, Microsoft Entra Certified).
- Knowledge of federated identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
- Familiarity with identity synchronization tools (Entra Connect, Okta AD Agent).
- Exposure to IGA/PAM solutions and compliance reporting (SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Understanding of security best practices for cloud and on-prem environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
Work Arrangement:
- Must work onsite in Richmond, VA, at least 3 days per week (hybrid). Local candidates preferred.
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