IAM Operations Analyst

Immediate need for a talented IAM Operations Analyst . This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:26-16566 Pay Range: $65 - $70/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and implement new or enhanced security products and toolsets for identity and access management Participate in governance, audit, and compliance support activities related to IAM security Identify, define, and implement continuous process improvements using modern tools, technologies, and methodologies Architect, engineer, and deploy large-scale security initiatives in Active Directory / Entra ID, including domain and application migrations Support the implementation of global security initiatives for new technologies Conduct regular configuration and security assessments of Active Directory and Azure, providing recommendations based on industry standards and security guidelines (using tools such as Microsoft On-demand Assessment, Bloodhound, Purple Knight, etc.) Monitor AD logs to identify potential security incidents, respond to findings, and develop/maintain incident response procedures Support large-scale Active Directory domain consolidations and migrations with a security-focused approach Perform health checks, discovery, and cleanup of Active Directory and Entra ID infrastructure Analyze, review, and manage Active Directory services such as DNS and Group Policy Document technical issues, analysis, communications, and resolutions for future reference (SharePoint, Confluence, ServiceNow, or similar) Develop knowledge articles, how-to documents, and presentations for broad audiences Provide technical assistance, support, and troubleshooting for IAM-related issues Support the team during incident management, problem management, and disaster recovery activities Key Requirements and Technology Experience: GCP -IAM is must have IAM Operations & Security (Okta, Ping, AWS IAM, GCP IAM) AD Security, Auditing & Monitoring Tools (CrowdStrike IDP, Semperis, Bloodhound, Purple Knight) PowerShell/Python Scripting & Automation Hybrid Cloud Identity, SAML/OAuth/OIDC & Conditional Access 4+ years of hands-on technical experience with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) in enterprise environments 3+ years supporting and implementing AD security, auditing, monitoring, and recovery solutions (e.g., identity threat detection, change auditing, privileged access monitoring, backup/recovery tools such as CrowdStrike IDP, Semperis, or similar) 3+ years of hands-on technical experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) 2+ years of experience with IAM tools and platforms (Okta, Ping, AWS IAM, GCP IAM, etc.) 1+ years performing AD domain cleanups, domain/forest recovery, DNS management, Group Policy, gMSA, and security group administration Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID Governance, Conditional Access, cloud identity federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth), and hybrid identity solutions Experience with AWS IAM and GCP IAM/Google Workspace identity management Familiarity with cloud-native directory services (AWS Directory Service, Google Managed Microsoft AD) Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering secure solutions Self-starter: proactive, motivated, resourceful, takes ownership, embraces challenges, and strives for excellence Strategic thinker with the ability to drive business outcomes Excellent written and verbal communication skills; cross-functional team engagement, documentation, and electronic communication Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in cloud, automation, and AI technologies Scripting and automation in cloud environments (AWS CLI, Azure CLI, GCP SDK) Familiarity with databases (SQL, Oracle) and directory protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM) Experience with AD migrations, upgrades, and domain restructuring AD security best practices, auditing, privileged access management, and incident response Certificate Services (AD CS), PKI fundamentals, and certificate lifecycle management AI/ML experience for identity analytics, anomaly detection, or automation (e.g., using AI for access reviews, threat detection, or workflow automation) Familiarity with identity-related AI tools and platforms Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, cloud security certifications) are a plus This role is open for Atlanta, GA /Reston VA/ Parsippany NJ/ Charlotte NC locations. Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pyramid Consulting, Inc