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AD/ICAM Engineer - Technical Lead
Department: Information Technology/Cybersecurity
Location: Washington, DC - Onsite
Role Type: Contract
About Our Client
Our client supports a large government agency program within a federal division responsible for enforcing federal laws and promoting fair practices in the marketplace. This critical role supports the agency's mission by leading and overseeing the technical direction of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) infrastructure to protect enterprise applications and resources.
Job Description
As an ICAM Engineer Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the technical direction of the Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) infrastructure, with a focus on Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Okta solutions.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on IAM experience with at least 3 years focusing on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta, along with proven leadership capabilities and deep expertise in identity federation technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Experience/Skills
Nice-to-Haves
Education
Clearance Requirements
Join Our ICAM Leadership Team!
If you're an experienced ICAM technical leader with deep expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta, along with current Public Trust clearance, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical identity management initiatives for government operations while working with cutting-edge technologies in a secure environment.
Keywords: ICAM Technical Lead | Active Directory | Azure AD | Okta | Identity Management | Public Trust | Government Agency | SSO | MFA | RBAC | Washington DC | Technical Leadership | PowerShell
Department: Information Technology/Cybersecurity
Location: Washington, DC - Onsite
Role Type: Contract
About Our Client
Our client supports a large government agency program within a federal division responsible for enforcing federal laws and promoting fair practices in the marketplace. This critical role supports the agency's mission by leading and overseeing the technical direction of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) infrastructure to protect enterprise applications and resources.
Job Description
As an ICAM Engineer Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the technical direction of the Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) infrastructure, with a focus on Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Okta solutions.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on IAM experience with at least 3 years focusing on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta, along with proven leadership capabilities and deep expertise in identity federation technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Active Directory (AD), Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and Okta solutions for identity and access management (IAM).
- Develop and implement best practices for user provisioning, authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC) across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Design and configure Azure AD Connect and ensure seamless hybrid integration between on-prem AD and Azure AD environments.
- Implement and manage Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and other access control mechanisms across various platforms and applications.
- Develop workflows for automated user provisioning and de-provisioning using Okta and Azure AD.
- Maintain and improve role-based access control (RBAC) and ensure effective user access lifecycle management across the enterprise.
- Lead and manage the administration of Active Directory (both on-premises and hybrid models), including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Trusts, DNS, and other AD services.
- Oversee Azure AD administration and configuration, including Azure AD Connect, Azure AD B2C, Conditional Access, and Identity Protection.
- Ensure the performance, security, and availability of AD and Azure AD systems, including regular audits, patches, and updates.
- Lead the configuration, integration, and support of Okta for user authentication, identity lifecycle management, and SSO capabilities.
- Implement advanced features such as Adaptive MFA, Okta Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the ICAM team and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and execute security monitoring practices to track identity and access management logs, identify suspicious activity, and ensure proper incident response.
- Lead discussions and provide recommendations on access control and identity management solutions for cloud applications, SaaS platforms, and legacy systems.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for ICAM architecture, configurations, policies, and procedures.
Required Experience/Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM).
- At least 3 years of experience focusing on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta.
- Deep expertise in Active Directory administration, including Group Policy, AD Federation Services (ADFS), AD Trusts, and AD security best practices.
- Proficiency with Azure AD including configuration of Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Azure AD B2C.
- Experience with Okta Identity and Access Management, including integration, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management.
- Strong understanding of IAM concepts such as SSO, MFA, RBAC, IAM policies, and access governance.
- Familiarity with IAM integration patterns and identity synchronization across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Knowledge of relevant security and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.
- Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Okta APIs).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex ICAM issues and provide effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Technical leadership experience and ability to guide teams.
- Current Public Trust clearance required.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with advanced identity federation technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and their IAM services, particularly in AWS or Google Cloud.
- Experience with IAM tools for governance, like SailPoint or Saviynt.
- Familiarity with security incident response and auditing processes for IAM systems.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
- Okta Certified Administrator certification.
- Previous experience working with government agencies.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required.
- Equivalent experience may also be considered.
Clearance Requirements
- Current Public Trust clearance required. Cannot begin assignment until clearance is granted.
Join Our ICAM Leadership Team!
If you're an experienced ICAM technical leader with deep expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta, along with current Public Trust clearance, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical identity management initiatives for government operations while working with cutting-edge technologies in a secure environment.
Keywords: ICAM Technical Lead | Active Directory | Azure AD | Okta | Identity Management | Public Trust | Government Agency | SSO | MFA | RBAC | Washington DC | Technical Leadership | PowerShell
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