Identity Access Management Consultant

Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Identity Services contractor with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory (AD), and Microsoft Entra controls and services. The contractor will play a key role in aiding operational resilience, security, and stability of identity directory services. This hands-on technical position requires advanced knowledge in configuring and maintaining IAM systems to enforce IT & security controls.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain, administer, and optimize Active Directory and Microsoft Entra environments to ensure operational efficiency and security.
• Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and AD Certificate Authority services to enforce security and compliance requirements.
• Oversee identity directory services to ensure configurations are aligned with best security practices, partnering with Cyber Defense teams to address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations identified from vulnerability scans and pen tests.
• Utilize automation and change management tools, including Quest Active Roles and Quest Change Auditor, for streamlined and standardized IAM processes.
• Implement IT security controls to enforce least privilege principles, ensuring secure IAM frameworks and processes.
• Manage and configure Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.
• Support identity governance and role-based access management in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as senior point of escalation to aid resolution of IAM-related issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Aid in the maintenance of documentation for IAM processes, policies, and configurations to support operational continuity and maintain strong configuration management of our critical systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Strong proficiency with Active Directory, including management of GPO policies and AD CA.
• Hands on experience with Microsoft Entra, including MFA, Single Sign On and adaptive access controls
• Expertise in implementing and managing IAM security controls to uphold best practices
• Strong understanding of identity governance and role-based access control methodologies.
• Experience troubleshooting identity related operational issues and security vulnerabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a contractor capacity.
• Practical experience working with Privileged Access Management tools such as BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.
• Experience with identity threat detection methodologies desirable
• Automate identity-related tasks using PowerShell, Graph API, or automation platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant industry certifications e.g. relevant Microsoft Certification, CISSP
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks for Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with identity threat detection and response methodologies