IAM Operations Specialist – Active Directory, Okta & Entra

IAM Operations Specialist – Active Directory, O...

Our client, a large enterprise organization, is seeking an IAM Operations Specialist to support identity services across a complex, multi‑forest Active Directory environment. This role focuses on day‑to‑day identity operations, user lifecycle management, directory services, and administration of Entra  (Azure AD), Okta, and related IAM technologies. You’ll work within a regulated, FedRAMP‑compliant environment supporting mission‑critical identity infrastructure.

Contract Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities:

• Support and troubleshoot ADFS.
• Manage NTFS and share permissions.
• Administer AD Certificate Services (PKI)
• Support Windows Server environments up to Server 2022.
• Utilize Power Shell or similar scripting languages for automation.
• Manage and support Okta Universal Directory, Entra , and Office 365.
• Work with IAM tools such as SailPoint, Semperis Forest Recovery, and Change Auditor.
• Collaborate with multiple IT teams across a large, complex enterprise environment.
• Create and manage users, groups, computers, OUs, and Group Managed Service Accounts.
• Administer and support Active Directory, including DNS, Group Policy, Domain DFS, Sites and Services, AD Trusts (forest, child, external), Schema, attributes, and object recovery.

Qualifications/Must Haves:

• Proficiency with Power Shell scripting.
• Exposure to IGA platforms such as SailPoint (preferred)
• Understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems (preferred)
• Experience managing Okta and Entra at a Global Admin level.
• 3+ years supporting identity services in a large enterprise environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Active Directory, Entra  (Azure AD), and Okta.
• Background supporting FedRAMP‑compliant or highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), AD backup, recovery, and auditing, Windows OS and Windows Firewall, PKI and certificate management.
• All education levels will be considered; equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable.