IAM Engineer (Identity & Access Management)

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 50-65
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

OAUTH
SAAS
SAML

Job Details

Job Title IAM Engineer

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract



Job Description:



We are seeking a skilled Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist to lead and support our enterprise identity infrastructure. This role will focus on the seamless integration and ongoing administration of identity systems across Okta, Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD), and Active Directory, ensuring secure and efficient user access to internal and external applications.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and manage identity systems, including Okta, Microsoft Entra, and Active Directory.
  • Monitor system performance and availability to ensure identity services are reliable and scalable.
  • Implement and enforce IAM policies, governance, and role-based access controls (RBAC).
  • Support onboarding/offboarding processes and lifecycle management for user identities.
  • Integrate identity platforms with SaaS and on-premises applications using SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
  • Work with security, infrastructure, and application teams to align IAM strategies with enterprise objectives.
  • Troubleshoot identity-related issues such as authentication failures, provisioning errors, or access control discrepancies.
  • Conduct regular IAM audits and compliance assessments to ensure alignment with security standards.
  • Develop and maintain documentation including SOPs, workflows, and architectural diagrams.
  • Educate and support end-users on IAM-related processes and self-service tools.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in IAM roles.
  • Strong technical expertise in:
  • Okta administration and configuration.
  • Microsoft Entra / Azure Active Directory
  • On-prem Active Directory management.
  • Solid understanding of IAM protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.
  • Experience with access provisioning, de-provisioning, and user lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with identity federation, MFA, and conditional access policies.
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, or ISO27001 is a plus.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

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