IAM Platform Lead: Identity & Zero Trust Architect

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking an Identity Access Management (IAM) Platform Lead to define the enterprise IAM reference architecture and target-state roadmap. You will own authority decisions across identity populations, lifecycle models, and federation strategies, while guiding modernization of Linux-hosted IAM services.

The role requires deep expertise in Entra ID, AD, SSO, MFA, and identity governance, with strong collaboration across cybersecurity, HR, student systems, and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Significant enterprise IAM design/implementation experience.
• Knowledge of Entra ID, AD, hybrid identity, SSO, MFA, and IAM governance.
• Knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and legacy patterns.
• Ability to translate complex IAM architecture to business/risk guidance.
• Collaboration across cybersecurity, infra, HR, student systems, and governance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise IAM reference architecture and target-state roadmap.
• Owns authority decisions across identity populations and lifecycle models.
• Establishes onboarding, federation, SSO, and audit-evidence standards for apps.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, apps, HR, and governance bodies.
• Provide architectural guidance for IAM incidents and modernization efforts.
• Support cross-functional projects and off-hours availability as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Hybrid identity

SSO

MFA

Identity governance

Conditional Access

Zero Trust

LDAP

Linux

Python

Automation

SAML

OAuth

OIDC

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Java

PowerShell

Shibboleth

eduGAIN

Job description

George Mason University is seeking an Identity Access Management (IAM) Platform Lead to define the enterprise IAM reference architecture and target-state roadmap. You will own authority decisions across identity populations, lifecycle models, and federation strategies, while guiding modernization of Linux-hosted IAM services.

The role requires deep expertise in Entra ID, AD, SSO, MFA, and identity governance, with strong collaboration across cybersecurity, HR, student systems, and governance