Job Description
This position is for our large software client. The Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Administrator is responsible for leading secure, compliant identity solutions in alignment with organizational policies and CMMC requirements. Working as part of the IAM team, this role manages user lifecycle processes, enforces access governance, and integrates IAM platforms with enterprise systems. The position collaborates closely with security, compliance, and other applicable teams to ensure that access controls meet both business needs and regulatory standards.
A strong emphasis is placed on advanced PowerShell scripting to automate provisioning, deprovisioning, bulk updates, and auditing across Active Directory, Azure AD, and related services. The Senior IAM Administrator develops and maintains scripts to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, while also supporting IAM incident resolution and security monitoring. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, a collaborative approach within the IAM team, and the ability to ensure identity processes meet CMMC access control, audit, and reporting requirements.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:
• SME in IAM systems such as Microsoft Entra, Okta, Active Directory
• Strong coding skills with Powershell and background in automation of tasks
• Create, implement and document the following processes for the IAM Environment:
o performance monitoring
o problem troubleshooting / helpdesk response
o utilization, availability and growth patterns (capacity planning)
o landscape design, configuration and standards
o 24/7 support, escalation and SLA models
o IMAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applications
o change management methodology and communication strategy
• Create and maintain server/application diagrams and workflows
• Perform/coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis
• Oversee the configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server
components and applications within the IAM landscape
• Independently organize work requests based on departmental priorities and system
criticality
• Manage vendor relationships required for the evaluation, installation, modification,
upgrade, repair and preventative maintenance of IAM Infrastructure components
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to other Infrastructure groups
(Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration).
• Plan, lead and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design activities including
development of detailed functional requirements for new server infrastructure solutions
• Maintain responsibility for end-user (customer) satisfaction.
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Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years in a System Administrator or IAM position working in a hands-on technical role
- 5+ years in a experience in a system admin role where Identity and Access Management was a focus, SSO and SAML
- Experience in a Windows environment
- Proficient in PowerShell commands and scripting for automation of IAM processes
- Experience working with Identity tools, Okta is what they use
- Experience managing and configuring within Azure AD or Microsoft Entra
- Must go onsite to Herndon, VA 3x per week
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
1. Describe your experience designing and administering Okta Workflows. Can you walk me through a specific workflow you've built that automated an IAM process?
2. In a Hybrid Azure Ad Environment, describe the difference between cloud-only accounts, synced accounts, and guest accounts in Azure AD. How can you identify each type, and what authentication methods are available for each?
3. What is authentication federation, and how does it change the way users authenticate compared to direct cloud authentication?
4. What is identity lifecycle management, and how does enforcing least privilege differ when identities exist across on‑prem Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta? Describe how identities are created, modified, suspended, and deprovisioned across these systems.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.