IAM Engineer

  • New York, NY
  • Posted 11 hours ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
USD 75
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Identity & Access Management (IAM)
SailPoint
Microsoft Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
Azure
Entra ID

Job Details

We are looking for an IAM Engineer - Location: NYC, New York (Onsite) Position Type: 12+ Months Contract Position.

Title: IAM Engineer

Location: NYC, New York

Duration: 6 month contract Position





Responsibilities

  • Access Administration Oversight: Manage identity provisioning/deprovisioning workflows, access requests, and escalations for employees, contractors, and vendors.
  • Directory and Group Management: Support governance and lifecycle of AD / Azure / Entra ID security groups and distribution lists, including group ownership, naming conventions, and expiration policies.
  • Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) Workflow Execution: Monitor and refine onboarding/offboarding processes via SailPoint or similar IAM platforms.
  • Policy & Controls Alignment: Assist in implementing least-privilege access, SoD checks, and audit remediation efforts for regulated applications.
  • Team Leadership & Guidance: Act as a lead or escalation point for junior team members. Help manage queue priorities, ensure SLA compliance, and drive operational consistency.
  • IAM Documentation & SOPs: Maintain up-to-date documentation of access policies, procedures, and exception handling workflows.
  • Application Access Support: Liaise with app owners and business units to define and implement role-based access models.

Qualifications

  • Overall 10+ years and 6+ years of experience in identity and access management, preferably in enterprise or public sector environments
  • Familiarity with tools like SailPoint IIQ, Azure Entra ID, Active Directory, ServiceNow, and MFA (Duo, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of access lifecycle, group management, and least-privilege models
  • Basic scripting or workflow logic knowledge (e.g., PowerShell or automation platforms) is a plus
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated reliability and ownership in operational support environments
  • Experience with privileged access, RBAC design, or CIAM platforms
  • Audit or compliance exposure (e.g., NIST, SOX, NYS Cyber Regs)
  • Prior experience mentoring or managing small teams

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