Senior IAM Administrator

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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Skills and Requirements

• 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 - 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, certification such as 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 (ex. NIST 800-53 rev 4)

• Experience with implementation of CMMC guidelines within the IAM Environment null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to