IT Security Identity & Access Technical Leader

IT Security Identity & Access Technical LeaderDirect Hire / 150K to 180K - DOE - with yearly bonus REMOTE - EAST COAST Candidates only Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Our client is near Trumbull CT - Please note if you are local within 60 miles onsite is expectedNeed someone who can assess where the IAM program is today, define where it needs to go, build a multi-year strategy and roadmap, determine how to modernize identity, Zero Trust, PAM and lifecycle management, gain leadership buy-in, and then lead that transformation.IAM strategy / future-state roadmap — MUST HAVEEnterprise IAM architecture / transformation leadership — MUST HAVEAbility to present and influence senior leadership — MUST HAVEAD + Entra — still important, but not the entire jobZero Trust / PAM / IGA / SSO / cloud identity modernization —Hands-on technical depth — We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Technical Leader to help lead and modernize the organization's enterprise IAM environment. This is a highly technical role requiring strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and enterprise IAM, along with the ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations to senior leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support the enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy, architecture, and roadmap.Design, implement, and maintain identity and access solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.Provide technical leadership for Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including synchronization, application integrations, SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, and passwordless authentication.Lead identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, access management, and terminations.Support IAM modernization initiatives including Zero Trust, identity automation, and secure authentication/authorizationProvide technical guidance around privileged access, authentication, authorization, and access controls.Partner with Security, Infrastructure, HR, Engineering, and business teams to implement secure and scalable identity solutions.Troubleshoot and investigate identity/access issues and security concerns.Develop standards, documentation, processes, and metrics around IAM.Present technical solutions, risks, recommendations, and project status to senior leadership and business stakeholdersLead technical projects from design through implementation.Required Experience7+ years of IT and/or Cybersecurity experience, with significant experience in enterprise IAM.Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Strong understanding of enterprise Identity & Access Management concepts, architecture, and lifecycle processes.Experience with SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, authentication and authorizationStrong knowledge of modern identity protocols including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIMExperience working across both on-premise and cloud identity environmentsStrong communication skills with the ability to present technical information and recommendations to senior leadershipAbility to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams without direct authority.Experience with scripting/automation, preferably PowerShellPreferred / Additional ExperienceCyberArk / Privileged Access Management (PAM)OktaDell One IdentitySemperisIntuneAWS IAM or GCP IAMZero TrustAPI security / machine identitiesMicrosoft DefenderZscalerIllumioMicrosoft PKI / NPS / SCCMEducation/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar certifications are a plus. xhyhwjd Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. No current or future sponsorship available.