Sr. IAM Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Apply now : Sr. IAM Administrator, location is Hybrid (Herndon, VA). The start date is September 15, 2025 for this 12-month contract position.

Job Title : Sr. IAM Administrator

Location-Type : Hybrid (3x / week in Herndon, VA)

Start Date Is : September 15, 2025

Duration : 12-month contract (potential for extension or conversion)

Compensation Range : $60 / hr – $70 / hr

Job Description :

Lead the administration, development, and optimization of Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, ensuring robust automation, security, and scalability.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities :

Administer and automate IAM systems including Microsoft Entra, Okta, and Active Directory

Create and document IAM processes for performance monitoring, support, and capacity planning

Manage incident diagnosis, root cause analysis, and vendor interactions

Maintain and design server / application diagrams and IAM workflows

Integrate third-party SaaS platforms with IAM tools

Act as SME for IAM-related infrastructure across internal teams

Requirements : Must-Haves :

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Information Security / Technology

7 years of IT experience; 4 years in server / app admin roles

Expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation

Experience with Microsoft Entra, Azure AD Connect, Okta, LDAP, ADFS

Familiarity with IAM standards : SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, MFA

Integration experience with SaaS via APIs

Strong understanding of PKI, TCP / IP, GPO, Intune, YubiKey, and REST APIs

Nice-to-Haves :

Azure cloud architecture and admin skills

Advanced PowerShell scripting

Linux admin experience (RedHat, SUSE, CentOS)

Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ104, AZ900, Okta)

Knowledge of NIST and CMMC compliance standards

Experience with SIEM tools and enterprise monitoring