Identity and Access Management Administrator

Identity and Access Management Administrator 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

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:

Performance monitoring

Problem troubleshooting/helpdesk response

Utilization, availability and growth patterns (capacity planning)

Landscape design, configuration and standards

24/7 support, escalation and SLA models

IMAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applications

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

7+ years in a System Administrator or IAM position working in a hands‑on technical role

5+ years 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 used

Experience managing and configuring within Azure AD or Microsoft Entra

Must go onsite to Herndon, VA 3x per week

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Expert level experience with Azure (compute, network, cost/usage analysis, resource mgmt.)

Expert level Microsoft Windows administration skills (AD, DNS, Group Policy, file services, IIS, SQL)

Expert level scripting: Especially PowerShell

Professional industry certifications in area of expertise (e.g., MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ104), Azure, Certified Solutions Architect (AZ303/304), or Okta certs)

Experience with integration of SEIM tools, backups, and monitoring tools

Knowledge of Best Practice and security guides (e.g., NIST 800-53 rev 4)

Experience with implementation of CMMC guidelines within the IAM Environment

Compensation $65/hr to $68/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st 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.

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