IAM Developer

NexSolv is seeking an IAM Developer for our direct client, State of Maryland. Please share your updated resume if you are fit and interested in this position:

1. Architecting and developing the end-to-end IAM framework for all Maryland Benefits applications, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
2. Implementing and managing Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions (SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0) to federate identities across the Consumer Portal, Unified Benefits Screener, and One Application.
3. Designing, implementing, and maintaining strong Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
4. Leading the hands-on integration and development of IAM solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID (for enterprise/consumer access), Forgerock, and AWS IAM Identity Center (for enterprise access).
5. Automating the identity lifecycle (JML - joiner, mover, leaver) and provisioning processes by integrating SailPoint with HR systems and target applications.
6. Implementing and managing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and adaptive authentication policies across all platforms.
7. Integrating and configuring AI/ML tools for user behavior analytics (UBA), anomaly detection, and risk-based adaptive access policies.
8. Collaborating with security and compliance teams to ensure the IAM framework meets all state, federal, and PII/HIPAA policy requirements.
9. Providing senior-level technical guidance, code reviews, and mentoring to development teams on IAM and DevSecOps best practices.
10. Managing IAM-related components of the CI/CD pipeline and ensuring identity controls are embedded securely within automated workflows.

Education:

This position requires a Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical discipline.

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or platform-specific certifications for SailPoint, Forgerock, or Entra) are highly preferred.

General Experience:

The candidate must have at least seven (7) years of progressive experience in software engineering, with a specific focus on cybersecurity and identity management.

Specialized Experience:

Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a senior developer or architect role focused exclusively on IAM.

• Proven experience designing and building enterprise-level IAM solutions for large-scale, public-facing applications.
• Expert-level knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM).
• Strong, hands-on experience with leading IAM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID, Forgerock) and cloud-native identity services (e.g., AWS IAM, AWS IAM Identity Center (SSO), AWS Secrets Manager).
• Expertise with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms, specifically SailPoint, including access certification, automated provisioning, and access request workflows.
• Demonstrable experience integrating IAM solutions with health and human services platforms (e.g., systems for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid) is highly desirable.
• Experience implementing AI-driven security controls, such as risk-based authentication or user behavior analytics.
• Strong scripting and development skills (e.g., Python, Java, .NET) for custom integrations and automation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.