Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administrator / Architect

We are seeking an IAM (Identity & Access Management) Administrator / Architect with strong multi-platform experience across Windows, Linux, and mainframe environments, with deep expertise in Active Directory, SSO, and modern authentication technologies. This role will design, administer, and optimize identity and access solutions for enterprise and custom applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and support Active Directory, Azure AD, and LDAP directories.
• Design and implement single sign-on (SSO) solutions across enterprise applications.
• Configure and support authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, Kerberos, Smart Cards, Certificates.
• Integrate identity services with middleware, cloud, and custom apps.
• Implement identity lifecycle management, RBAC/ABAC models, and provisioning workflows.
• Support federation and cloud identity (Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock).
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure compliance and governance.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience administrating or architecting Microsoft Active Directory

Preferred:

• Certifications: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, Okta Certified Professional, CISSP.
• Experience working in defense industry
• Military experience

• Strong expertise in Active Directory / Azure AD administration.
• Deep knowledge of authentication & federation technologies: SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, WS-Fed, Kerberos, PKI.
• Experience with certificates, MFA, and conditional access policies.
• Multi-platform IAM integration (Linux, Windows, mainframe).
• Experience with IAM suites (SailPoint, CyberArk, ForgeRock, Okta, Ping, ADFS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex, enterprise IAM environments.
• Experience in regulated industries requiring strict IAM governance.