Identity Access Management (IAM) Platform Lead

The IAM Platform Lead serves as the enterprise identity and access management design authority for George Mason University, defining architecture, standards, and lifecycle models across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Shibboleth, and related services. This role provides technical stewardship over legacy Linux-hosted IAM systems while guiding the organization through a multi-year modernization program and ensuring continuity of critical identity functions. The position collaborates across cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, HR, and other departments to establish reusable standards and resolve complex identity architecture decisions. Key qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Significant experience designing, implementing, or governing enterprise IAM including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, federation, SSO, and identity governance Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and Zero Trust identity control patterns Ability to develop enterprise architecture, standards, roadmaps, and reusable application onboarding patterns Ability to provide technical leadership for legacy Linux-hosted IAM services within a modernization program Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual; eligible to work in secure computing environments (ITAR/CUI) #J-18808-Ljbffr