Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer

Inspyr SOLUTIONS is seeking an Identity & Access Management Engineer to join our team in Nashville, TN. The role is full time with benefits and hybrid with applicants needing to be located in the Nashville area. W-2 only, no C2C.

Position Summary
The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing enterprise IAM solutions, ensuring secure and efficient identity lifecycle management, access control, and authentication processes. This role oversees IAM operations across Okta, Active Directory, Entra ID, and CyberArk while driving automation initiatives to enhance security and efficiency. The IAM Engineer applies expertise in automation, scripting, and Okta Workflows to streamline IAM processes and improve overall access management.

Key Responsibilities

Okta Administration: Maintain and optimize Okta Identity Cloud, including SSO, MFA, adaptive authentication, and custom policies.
User Lifecycle Management: Automate provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews across Okta, Active Directory, and Entra ID.
Access Governance: Implement role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access strategies.
IAM Automation: Leverage Okta Workflows, PowerShell, and APIs to streamline IAM processes.
Directory Services: Manage and synchronize user identities across Active Directory, Entra ID, and Okta Universal Directory.
Identity Federation & SSO: Configure and support SAML, OIDC, and SCIM integrations with SaaS and on-prem applications.
Security & Compliance: Ensure IAM aligns with NIST, CIS, and industry best practices, supporting audits and security assessments.
Incident Response: Investigate and resolve IAM-related security incidents, working closely with SOC and other IT teams.

Required Experience / Education

2+ years of hands-on experience with Okta administration in an enterprise environment.
Strong expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, IAM lifecycle management, and PAM solutions like CyberArk.
Experience automating IAM processes using Okta Workflows, PowerShell, Python, or APIs.
Deep understanding of SSO, MFA, SCIM, OAuth, and SAML.
Knowledge of security best practices for IAM, including zero trust architecture.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

Preferred Experience / Education

Okta Certified Professional or Okta Certified Administrator.
Experience integrating IAM solutions with HRIS, ITSM, and cloud platforms.
Knowledge of IAM risk management, audit, and compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with Privileged Session Management (PSM) and Secrets Management solutions.
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC).

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About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

IAM Engineer

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