I AM Engineer

National Computer Systems; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

National Computer Systems is seeking a Senior IAM Engineer for an onsite role in North Kansas City, MO. You will design, implement, and maintain IAM systems, ensuring appropriate access for employees, vendors, and partners while aligning with security requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience with SSO, MFA, PAM, and federation, plus integration with Azure AD, MS Entra, and Imprivata. Expect collaboration with IT teams and potential after-hours incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Identity and Access Management engineering.
• Expertise with IAM platforms including cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of authentication, authorization, and directory services (LDAP, AD, SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks and audit processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and Architecture: Leads the design and architecture of IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, PAM, and federation services.
• Implementation and Integration: Deploys and integrates identity provider platforms such as Azure AD, MS Entra, Imprivata with enterprise applications and cloud services.
• I AM Operations: Manages identity lifecycle processes, access reviews, and provisioning/deprovisioning automation.
• Monitor, Incident Response & Threat Mitigation: Monitor sign-in activity, threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies using security analytics and reporting tools. Investigate and remediate security incidents related to identities.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce policies, audit configurations, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provides advanced troubleshooting and support for IAM-related issues, working with IT teams and end users.
• Documentation: Develops and maintains technical documentation, standards, and procedures for IAM systems and processes.
• Guidelines: Provides guidance to application owners and administrators, and adherence to best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitors emerging technologies, evaluate new tools, and recommends enhancements to IAM architecture and workflows.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Zero Trust

Regulatory compliance

Communication & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Azure AD

MS Entra

Imprivata

LDAP

SAML

OAuth

OIDC

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Location & Opportunity

One of my clients is looking for a Senior IAM Engineer consultants for a CTH opportunity in North Kansas City, MO, United States

Onsite opportunity.

Role Description

The Senior IAM (Identity and Access Management) Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s IAM systems. This role ensures that employees, vendors, and partners have appropriate access to systems and data, in alignment with business needs and security requirements. The Senior IAM Engineer collaborates with cross-functional IT teams, leads IAM-related projects, and develops standards and best practices for identity lifecycle management and must be prepared to respond to security incidents outside of regular business hours. This position demands a deep understanding of authentication, authorization, and privileged access concepts, as well as regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and Architecture: Leads the design and architecture of IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, PAM, and federation services.
• Implementation and Integration: Deploys and integrates identity provider platforms such as Azure AD, MS Entra, Imprivata with enterprise applications and cloud services.
• I AM Operations: Manages identity lifecycle processes, access reviews, and provisioning/deprovisioning automation.
• Monitor, Incident Response & Threat Mitigation: Monitor sign-in activity, threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies using security analytics and reporting tools. Investigate and remediate security incidents related to identities. Collaborate with the SOC and IT support teams for escalation and rapid response.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce policies, audit configurations, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provides advanced troubleshooting and support for IAM-related issues, working with IT teams and end users.
• Documentation: Develops and maintains technical documentation, standards, and procedures for IAM systems and processes.
• Guidelines: Provides guidance to application owners and administrators, and adherence to best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitors emerging technologies, evaluate new tools, and recommends enhancements to IAM architecture and workflows.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in Identity and Access Management engineering
• Expertise with IAM platforms including cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of authentication, authorization, and directory services (LDAP, AD, SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks and audit processes
• Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring abilities

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Microsoft Identity & Access Management Administrator (SC-300)
• or similar

Education

• Bachelors - Computer Science