Senior Active Directory, IAM Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and sustain IAM solutions to oversee user identities, access privileges, and authentication mechanisms.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect requirements and ensure IAM solutions meet business objectives.

• Integrate IAM solutions with current systems, applications, and directory services.

• Enhance IAM workflows and processes to improve efficiency and user satisfaction.

• Implement and manage role-based access controls (RBAC) to guarantee users possess appropriate access rights.

• Conduct regular access reviews and audits to uphold a secure access environment.

• Assess, implement, and oversee authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA).

• Establish and manage identity federation solutions for seamless and secure access across systems.

• Engage in incident response activities related to IAM, investigating and resolving security incidents.

• Diagnose and resolve IAM-related issues promptly.

• Lead the administration, upkeep, and enhancement of Microsoft Active Directory, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Organizational Unit (OU) structures, trusts, and replication.

• Design, implement, and manage hybrid identity solutions between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD).

• Maintain and improve identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control) for both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Manage synchronization and federation services such as Azure AD Connect, ADFS, or Entra Connect Cloud Sync.

• Enforce identity governance policies including conditional access, MFA, and privileged access management in Entra ID.

• Monitor and troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues across Active Directory and Entra services.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to facilitate IAM tasks and enhance operational efficiency.

• Support audits and ensure compliance with security standards such as NIST, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 by maintaining accurate identity records and access logs.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate IAM services with enterprise platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 4 additional years of experience may substitute for the minimum educational requirement.

• At least seven years in a technology-related field, with a minimum of 5 years specifically in Identity and Access Management.

• Experience in the hospital/healthcare industry is preferred but not mandatory.

• Proficient knowledge of Information Security tools, practices, policies, and processes in a multi-vendor environment, emphasizing risk analysis, assessment, and management.

• Degree in Management/Computer Information Systems (MIS/CIS), Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.