IAM Engineer/Identity Management

Job Title: Identity Management Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Long Term

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Identity Management Engineer to design, implement, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in identity governance, authentication, authorization, and security best practices. This role is crucial in ensuring secure access to enterprise systems while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage identity and access management solutions.

Develop and enforce identity governance and administration (IGA) policies.

Configure and maintain IAM tools, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).

Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and security tools.

Monitor and troubleshoot identity-related security incidents and provide resolutions.

Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).

Automate identity lifecycle management processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and access reviews.

Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to define and enhance IAM policies and controls.

Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify security gaps and recommend improvements.

Provide support and training to end-users and administrators on IAM best practices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in identity and access management.

Hands-on experience with IAM solutions such as Okta, SailPoint, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), CyberArk, etc.

Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos).

Familiarity with directory services, role-based access control (RBAC), and attribute-based access control (ABAC).

Experience with cloud IAM solutions (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Workspace).

Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.

Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

IAM or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Okta Certified Professional).

Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline integration.

Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.

Experience working in regulated industries