Job ID:
3024
Job Title:
IAM Technical Lead
Location:
Remote
Duration:
6 Months + Extension
Hourly Rate:
Depending on Experience (DOE)
Work Authorization:
US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD
Client:
To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type:
W-2, 1099, C2C
Role: IAM Technical Lead
Bill Rate: $78/hour C2C
Location: Remote
Duration: 12+ months/ long-term
Interview Criteria: F2F
Direct Client Requirement
Job Description:
· Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of IAM solutions, including identity governance, access management, privileged access management (PAM), and authentication frameworks.
· Translate business and cybersecurity requirements into technical IAM architectures aligned with enterprise strategy.
· Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of IAM capabilities across on-premise and cloud platforms.
· Define and enforce IAM technical standards, processes, and best practices in partnership with architecture and compliance teams.
· Drive automation of identity lifecycle workflows such as user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certifications.
· Provide technical mentorship and oversight to IAM engineers and developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
· Serve as a technical escalation point for IAM incidents and complex troubleshooting.
· Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting to support internal and external compliance efforts, particularly around SOX and NERC-CIP frameworks.
· Continuously evaluate emerging IAM technologies to enhance system performance, security, and compliance posture.
Required Qualifications:
· 8–10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on IAM design, implementation, and product deployment.
· Hands-on expertise with leading IAM platforms such as CyberArk, SailPoint IIQ / Identity Security Cloud, Azure AD / Entra ID, or IBM ISIM.
· Deep understanding of IAM protocols and standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and LDAP.
· Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, GitHub, or GitLab.
· Strong knowledge of cloud-native IAM services such as AWS Cognito, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, and SailPoint Identity Security Cloud.
· Demonstrated experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
· Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM credentials are preferred.
Preferred Experience
· Prior experience supporting IAM initiatives within regulated industries such as energy, utilities, or financial services.
· Familiarity with enterprise compliance frameworks including SOX and NERC-CIP.
· Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex deployments and governance initiatives.
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Valiant Technologies LLC
166 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 935-9966
srinivasa.kandi@valianttec.com
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