IAM Engineer, Mid Level

Mid-Level IAM Engineer

General Info:

Citizenship Required: US Citizenship
Clearance: Secret
Job Duration: Full Time
Site: Washington D.C. Metro Area
Travel: 5% or Less

Position Overview:

Support the implementation, administration, and maintenance of IAM solutions across enterprise environments. Assist in integrating applications, managing identity lifecycle processes, and troubleshooting access issues while ensuring secure and efficient identity operations.

This role is hands-on and execution-focused, supporting senior engineers and contributing to IAM system stability and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain IAM solutions across enterprise systems
• Support identity lifecycle processes including:

• User provisioning and deprovisioning
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Access request fulfillment

• Configure and support authentication services:

• SSO (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
• MFA solutions
• Conditional access policies

• Integrate applications with IAM platforms under guidance of senior engineers
• Administer directory services such as Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID)
• Support IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt) including access reviews and workflows
• Troubleshoot identity-related issues (login failures, access issues, provisioning delays)
• Monitor IAM systems and respond to alerts and incidents
• Assist with automation of IAM processes using scripting tools
• Support audit activities by gathering logs and documentation
• Maintain IAM system documentation and operational procedures
• Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–6 years of experience in IAM/ICAM, system administration, or IT support roles
• Experience with:

• Active Directory and/or Azure AD (Entra ID)
• Basic IAM concepts and access control models

• Familiarity with authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• Certifications such as: Security+, Azure Fundamentals, or IAM-related certs
• Exposure to IAM tools (Okta, SailPoint, etc.)
• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Python)
• Familiarity with federal environments or compliance frameworks