IAM Subject Matter Expert

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Access Control
Active Directory
Analytical Skill
Artificial Intelligence
Auditing
Authentication
Blockchain
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Documentation
Emerging Technologies
Estimating
Facilitation
Gap Analysis
Higher Education
ICAM
Identity Management
Inventory
Knowledge Transfer
Lifecycle Management
Machine Learning (ML)
Management
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Multi-factor Authentication
NIST SP 800 Series
Onboarding
PIM
Password Management
Presentations
Provisioning
RBAC
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Roadmaps
Robotic Process Automation
SSO
Security Controls
Training

Job Details

About UVS Infotech:

UVS Infotech is a Laurel, Maryland-based, IT System Integrator with expertise in Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Blockchain, Identity & Access Management, Identity Proofing

Position Description:

The Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) will lead a comprehensive assessment of an organization s current IAM ecosystem across on-premises and cloud environments. This role is responsible for discovery, inventory, analysis, and reporting on human and non-human identities, privileged accounts, and access controls. The ICAM SME will benchmark against industry best practices (e.g., CIS controls), identify security and compliance gaps, and deliver a strategic, phased roadmap of recommendations. Strong collaboration and knowledge transfer with internal stakeholders is essential to ensure alignment with institutional goals and successful transition to implementation.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and technical discovery to catalog all identity stores, directories, federations, and shadow applications.
  • Map and attest all user, service, and application-to-application accounts, including privileged local, service, and administrator accounts.
  • Evaluate existing IAM architecture, policies, processes, and controls against CIS framework IAM-related controls.
  • Review user lifecycle processes (provisioning/deprovisioning, onboarding/offboarding, role changes, third-party/vendor access).
  • Assess authentication mechanisms (MFA, SSO, password management) and privileged access solutions (PIM, PAM, ABAC, RBAC).
  • Analyze account entitlements, group memberships, permission creep, and identity sprawl to identify excessive privileges.
  • Perform a security and compliance gap analysis, categorizing findings by risk severity and business impact.
  • Develop mitigation strategies for identified gaps, including quick-win fixes and long-term controls.
  • Deliver interim reports, meeting summaries, and a final assessment report detailing findings, analysis, and recommendations.
  • Provide detailed inventories and attestation matrices of identities, roles, permissions, and system access.
  • Develop a prioritized IAM roadmap with actionable milestones, timelines, effort estimates, and governance recommendations.
  • Recommend neutral, justified tools and technology solutions where appropriate.
  • Serve as primary liaison to the internal IAM Specialist, maintaining regular communications and facilitating knowledge transfers.
  • Lead workshops and training sessions to ensure the in-house team understands assessment outcomes and planned improvements.

Required Skills:

  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, on-premises Active Directory, and synchronization technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with PIM/PAM platforms and authentication methods (MFA, SSO).
  • Strong knowledge of CIS security controls, NIST IAM standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-63), and Zero Trust principles.
  • Proficiency in identity lifecycle management, access reviews, and entitlement management.
  • Familiarity with common enterprise applications and shadow IT discovery methods.
  • Excellent analytical skills with an ability to translate technical findings into business-aligned recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear, concise documentation and deliver presentations.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and facilitating knowledge transfer.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master s preferred).
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive IAM experience, including advisory or audit engagements.
  • Proven track record conducting IAM assessments for higher education, government, or large enterprise environments.
  • Relevant certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.
  • Demonstrated success in developing strategic IAM roadmaps and guiding implementation planning.
  • Prior experience working with audit reports (e.g., CIS assessments, BIA) and correlating findings to IAM controls.
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