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AD/ICAM Systems Administrator
Clearance Jobs, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20599
AD/ICAM Systems Administrator
About Our Client: Our client supports a large government agency program within a federal division responsible for enforcing federal laws and promoting fair practices in the marketplace. This critical role supports the agency's mission by implementing and managing advanced identity and access management solutions to protect enterprise applications and resources. Job Description: As an AD/ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) Systems Admin, you will be responsible for administering and managing the on-premises Active Directory environment. You will implement and manage Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for authentication and federation with cloud and external resources. You will manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for cloud-based identity management, including the integration of on-premises AD with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and manage authentication, authorization, and access control systems that protect enterprise applications and resources. Duties and Responsibilities: Administer and manage on-premises Active Directory environment, ensuring it is secure, highly available, and properly configured. Oversee Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Trusts, DNS, AD Sites and Services, and other AD components. Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning, ensuring the application of best practices for Active Directory security (e.g., least privilege, proper account permissions, password policies). Implement and manage Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for authentication and federation with cloud and external resources. Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for cloud-based identity management, including the integration of on-premises AD with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect. Administer Azure AD conditional access policies, ensuring secure and compliant access to cloud applications and resources. Implement and configure Azure AD B2C (Business-to-Consumer) for user authentication in external-facing applications. Manage Azure AD Connect, including troubleshooting, synchronization, and ensuring proper user identity lifecycle management. Oversee the administration and integration of Okta for identity management, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions. Ensure the seamless integration of Okta with internal and third-party applications (e.g., Office 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace). Manage and configure Okta Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management. Monitor the health and performance of AD, Azure AD, and Okta environments, proactively addressing any issues or potential vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automating common tasks related to Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all identity management systems and processes. Required Experience/Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may also be considered. 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a strong focus on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta administration. Proficient in Active Directory (AD) administration, including Group Policy, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), and AD sites/replication. Strong experience managing and administering Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), including Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, and Azure AD B2C. Expertise in Okta configuration, including SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management. Proficient in using PowerShell for automation and management of AD and Azure AD environments. Knowledge of IAM-related protocols like SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP. Familiarity with security best practices in identity management, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC). Ability to analyze and resolve complex IAM issues, including authentication, access, and security problems. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams, such as security, network, and applications teams, to address identity management challenges. Nice-to-Haves: Certs: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Okta Certified Administrator, or other relevant IAM/security certifications. Experience with Identity Governance tools like SailPoint or Saviynt. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and their IAM services. Exposure to DevOps practices and how IAM can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required. Clearance Requirements: Current Public Trust clearance required. Pay Summary: Pay rate range: $55-60/hr on W2 Join Our Identity Management Team! If you're an experienced AD/ICAM Systems Admin with strong Okta expertise and a current Public Trust clearance, we invite you to apply.
About Our Client: Our client supports a large government agency program within a federal division responsible for enforcing federal laws and promoting fair practices in the marketplace. This critical role supports the agency's mission by implementing and managing advanced identity and access management solutions to protect enterprise applications and resources. Job Description: As an AD/ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) Systems Admin, you will be responsible for administering and managing the on-premises Active Directory environment. You will implement and manage Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for authentication and federation with cloud and external resources. You will manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for cloud-based identity management, including the integration of on-premises AD with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and manage authentication, authorization, and access control systems that protect enterprise applications and resources. Duties and Responsibilities: Administer and manage on-premises Active Directory environment, ensuring it is secure, highly available, and properly configured. Oversee Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Trusts, DNS, AD Sites and Services, and other AD components. Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning, ensuring the application of best practices for Active Directory security (e.g., least privilege, proper account permissions, password policies). Implement and manage Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for authentication and federation with cloud and external resources. Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for cloud-based identity management, including the integration of on-premises AD with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect. Administer Azure AD conditional access policies, ensuring secure and compliant access to cloud applications and resources. Implement and configure Azure AD B2C (Business-to-Consumer) for user authentication in external-facing applications. Manage Azure AD Connect, including troubleshooting, synchronization, and ensuring proper user identity lifecycle management. Oversee the administration and integration of Okta for identity management, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions. Ensure the seamless integration of Okta with internal and third-party applications (e.g., Office 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace). Manage and configure Okta Universal Directory, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management. Monitor the health and performance of AD, Azure AD, and Okta environments, proactively addressing any issues or potential vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automating common tasks related to Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all identity management systems and processes. Required Experience/Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may also be considered. 5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a strong focus on Active Directory, Azure AD, and Okta administration. Proficient in Active Directory (AD) administration, including Group Policy, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), and AD sites/replication. Strong experience managing and administering Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), including Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, and Azure AD B2C. Expertise in Okta configuration, including SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, and API Access Management. Proficient in using PowerShell for automation and management of AD and Azure AD environments. Knowledge of IAM-related protocols like SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP. Familiarity with security best practices in identity management, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC). Ability to analyze and resolve complex IAM issues, including authentication, access, and security problems. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams, such as security, network, and applications teams, to address identity management challenges. Nice-to-Haves: Certs: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Okta Certified Administrator, or other relevant IAM/security certifications. Experience with Identity Governance tools like SailPoint or Saviynt. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and their IAM services. Exposure to DevOps practices and how IAM can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required. Clearance Requirements: Current Public Trust clearance required. Pay Summary: Pay rate range: $55-60/hr on W2 Join Our Identity Management Team! If you're an experienced AD/ICAM Systems Admin with strong Okta expertise and a current Public Trust clearance, we invite you to apply.