Position: Identity and Access Management Expert
Location: Annapolis, MD
Duration: Long Term Contract(W2 Only)
JD:
The candidate shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing extensive IAM services, including at least two (2) completed IAM engagements involving the design, implementation, and/or operational support of an enterprise IAM program. Experience must include identity lifecycle management, authentication and authorization controls, and access governance. Additionally, the candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing and documenting IT and security-related processes. This experience must include the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflow documentation, and current-state and future-state process mapping for enterprise systems. Experience must include:
Expertise in supporting policy development, role design, and ongoing access review activities.
Experience in the development and updating of SOPs for IAM operations and related activities.
Experience with integrating IAM architecture into technical systems such as Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Active Directory, or an equivalent identity platform.
Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and/or Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) certification.
The candidate shall provide a resume as well as a minimum of two (2) references that are able to attest to the Personnel Minimum required experience.
Responsibilities
Transition-In Responsibilities
The Contractor shall:
Review existing IAM documentation, processes, system configurations, and architecture.
Conduct knowledge-transfer sessions with ITD staff to understand the current state environment.
Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies that may impact IAM operations.
Recommend standards and best practices for IAM, including governance, roles and responsibilities, and technology architecture.
Develop a plan outlining activities, timelines, roles, and expectations.
IAM Architecture and Technical Support
The Contractor shall:
Design and document identity lifecycle processes.
Integrate applications and systems into Entra ID.
Identify opportunities for automation and improvements to identity security.
Process Development and Documentation
The Contractor shall:
Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for IAM operations, employee onboarding/offboarding, and related activities.
Create and enhance a centralized IAM governance framework, role definitions, and access management standards.
Align IAM processes with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and other enterprise systems.
Ensure that IAM processes support both internal users and external entities/constituents, where access to public-facing systems is required.
Workflow and Automation Support
The Contractor shall:
Analyze existing IAM-related workflows and recommend improvements for efficiency and security.
Assist in the development of structured automated workflows for provisioning, deprovisioning, access requests and approvals that support integration with ServiceNow.
Reporting and Documentation
The Contractor shall:
Deliver written reports, status updates, and documentation as required by the IAM Program Manager.
Maintain thorough documentation of tasks performed, decisions made, and recommendations proposed.
Provide knowledge transfer to ITD staff to ensure long-term sustainability of IAM operations.
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