Identity and Access Management Specialist
Core
Own day-to-day identity and access operations for thousands of users across Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365, handling access requests, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
Role type
mid-level hands-on IC IAM specialist
Builds
secure identity environments and access controls for business applications
Domain
IT security + cloud identity (Microsoft ecosystem)
Required skills
Microsoft Entra ID administration, Active Directory management, Microsoft 365 administration, identity lifecycle management, SSO configuration, MFA implementation, PowerShell scripting, SAML/OIDC fundamentals, access review execution, license hygiene, troubleshooting authentication issues
Preferred skills
Azure administration, security certifications, SCIM integration experience, conditional access policy design
Technologies
Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, PowerShell, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM
Responsibilities
Process and fulfill IAM access requests for user provisioning and de-provisioning; Troubleshoot sign-in, MFA, SSO, and application access issues; Maintain least-privilege access and group memberships; Execute joiner/mover/leaver processes; Configure and test SSO integrations; Monitor and remediate license utilization; Generate IAM metrics and audit reports; Coordinate with HR and security teams on access governance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
