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Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Administrator
Duration: 1+ Year
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid 3 days/week onsite) Locals Only
Onsite requirement: Tuesday Thursday (may increase based on business needs)
The Senior IAM Administrator will lead secure, compliant identity solutions in line with organizational policies and CMMC requirements. This role oversees user lifecycle processes, enforces access governance, integrates IAM platforms with enterprise systems, and works closely with security and compliance teams to ensure that access controls meet both business and regulatory standards.
A strong focus will be on advanced PowerShell scripting to automate provisioning, deprovisioning, bulk updates, and auditing across Active Directory, Azure AD, and related services.
Key Responsibilities-
Serve as SME for IAM systems including Microsoft Entra, Okta, and Active Directory.
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Automate IAM processes using advanced PowerShell scripting.
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Develop, implement, and document performance monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, change management, and IAM landscape standards.
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Maintain server/application diagrams and workflows.
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Lead incident diagnosis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
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Oversee IAM system configuration, testing, installation, and upgrades.
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Plan and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design for new infrastructure solutions.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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7+ years in IT; 4+ years in server/applications administration.
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Expert in PowerShell scripting and automation.
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Experience with JSON/Python and API integrations.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Entra, Azure AD Connect, ADFS, LDAP, JAMF, Okta, and MFA solutions.
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Knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, PKI, RSA SecurID, and conditional access policies.
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Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP) and security best practices (NIST, CMMC).
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Professional certifications (MCSE, Azure Administrator, Okta, etc.) preferred.
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Expert-level Azure and Windows administration skills.
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Strong scripting (especially PowerShell).
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Linux administration (SUSE, RedHat, CentOS).
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Integration experience with SIEM, backup, and monitoring tools.