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