Senior Technical Manager(IAM)

ASCENDING Inc.; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Technical Manager specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM). This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated IAM team to enhance security protocols and streamline identity management processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing IAM operations, enforcing compliance, and integrating cutting-edge technologies such as multi-factor authentication and API services. Join a forward-thinking organization that values security and continuous improvement, where your expertise will drive impactful changes across the enterprise. If you are passionate about identity security and team leadership, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IAM team management experience required.
• Strong expertise in Active Directory and Microsoft Identity Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM team and oversee Active Directory and API integrations.
• Implement security best practices and manage IAM operations.

Skills

Team Management in IAM

Identity Security Expertise

Automation Skills

Troubleshooting IAM Issues

Security Compliance Enforcement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Identity Manager

Okta

PowerShell

Sentinel Log Analytics

Job description

Title: Senior Technical Manager (IAM)

Term: Direct Hire, No C2C/3rd Parties Please.

Location: 100% remote with Occasional Travel

No Work Visa Sponsorship is Provided for this Opportunity.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on technical manager. The Technical Manager – Identity and Access Management (IAM) will lead the IAM team, overseeing Active Directory, Microsoft Identity Manager, Oracle HCM integrations, and API-based services while ensuring security best practices, identity lifecycle management, and zero trust principles across the organization. Responsibilities include managing IAM operations, enforcing security compliance, implementing API integrations, overseeing automation projects, and ensuring seamless system integrations. The role involves troubleshooting IAM-related issues, optimizing user access processes, deploying multi-factor authentication (MFA), and leveraging Sentinel log analytics for monitoring and security improvements. Collaboration with enterprise teams and stakeholders is key to driving continuous enhancements in IAM capabilities. This position requires at least 10 years of IAM team management experience and deep expertise in identity security, automation, and enterprise system integration.

Minimum Qualifications (Must Have):

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent practical experience
• 10 or more years of experience managing teams in the IAM domain
• Strong expertise in Active Directory and Microsoft Identity Manager
• Comprehensive understanding of Okta, SAML applications, zero trust security, multi-factor authentication, and account lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience with the Entra suite
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation
• Experience with Sentinel log analytics
• Familiarity with Active Directory auditing tools is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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