IAM Specialist – HIRING ASAP

Start date: ASAP
Duration: 7 Months
Location: Remote
Rate: €800 - €1150 per day
 
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.