Senior Identity Access Manager

Fargo, NDusvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

Not disclosed

// Posted

3 months ago

About the Role

Title: Senior Identity Access Manager Employment type: Contract (6–12 months) Potential extension based on integration scope and workload Location: Primarily remote <ul> <li>Open to occasional travel for working sessions in Fargo and Portland</li> <li>Possible occasional travel to Minneapolis or Denver</li> </ul> Work Schedule: Flexible scheduling required to support multi-time-zone collaboration (Pacific & Central) Role Overview for Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist – Microsoft Azure / Entra ID We are seeking an experienced, hands-on IAM Specialist to support a complex identity integration and migration initiative resulting from an organizational affiliation. This role will play a critical part in executing downstream IAM operations while collaborating closely with internal teams and an external consulting partner responsible for overall architecture. The ideal candidate is a senior, execution-oriented IAM practitioner with deep Microsoft identity expertise who can quickly engage with minimal ramp-up, advise on technical decisions, and deliver against a demanding integration roadmap over the next 6 to 12 months. Key Responsibilities: Identity Integration & Migration <ul> <li>Support Active Directory and Entra ID integration across two independent organizations</li> <li>Execute and support: <ul> <li>Cross-forest Active Directory migrations</li> <li>Entra ID tenant-to-tenant identity migrations (beyond basic provisioning)</li> <li>Federation and trust model implementation (SAML-based and hybrid)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Manage identity consolidation activities including: <ul> <li>UPN normalization</li> <li>Attribute mapping and normalization</li> <li>SID History usage and risk mitigation</li> <li>Email and Exchange Online identity dependencies</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Hybrid Identity & Federation <ul> <li>Operate and troubleshoot hybrid identity models including: <ul> <li>Entra ID Connect / Cloud Sync</li> <li>Federation scenarios (legacy and modern)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Support SSO and federation integrations using: <ul> <li>SAML and OAuth</li> <li>Certificate trust updates and troubleshooting</li> </ul> </li> <li>Assist with Microsoft Multi-Tenant Organization (MTO) configurations and limitations</li> </ul> Security & Access Governance <ul> <li>Configure and support: <ul> <li>Conditional Access policies</li> <li>MFA providers and enforcement models</li> <li>Privileged Identity Management (PIM)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Apply Zero Trust principles in identity design and access decisions</li> <li>Troubleshoot access, authentication, and policy-related issues across environments</li> </ul> Collaboration & Operations <ul> <li>Work closely with: <ul> <li>Internal infrastructure, security, and cloud teams</li> <li>External consulting partner handling identity architecture</li> </ul> </li> <li>Participate in discovery, design discussions, and operational execution</li> <li>Support rising cross-system access requests during affiliation activities</li> <li>Engage collaboratively across organizations this role is not isolated or task-only</li> </ul> Required Qualifications: Technical Expertise <ul> <li>8+ years of IAM experience with strong Microsoft identity focus</li> <li>Deep hands-on experience with: <ul> <li>Active Directory architecture</li> <li>Azure AD / Entra ID</li> <li>Hybrid identity models</li> </ul> </li> <li>Practical experience supporting identity migrations and integrations</li> <li>Strong troubleshooting skills across authentication, federation, and access controls</li> </ul> Tools & Platforms <ul> <li>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)</li> <li>Active Directory (on-prem)</li> <li>Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)</li> <li>SailPoint (exposure or operational experience)</li> <li>Exchange Online identity dependencies</li> <li>Guest user (B2B) access models</li> </ul> Professional Skills <ul> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li> <li>Comfortable working across multiple teams and organizations</li> <li>Able to explain technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Self-directed, hands-on, and able to operate with minimal supervision</li> </ul> Nice-to-Have Experience <ul> <li>Prior experience supporting: <ul> <li>Mergers, acquisitions, or organizational affiliations</li> <li>Large-scale identity consolidation initiatives</li> </ul> </li> <li>Familiarity with legacy identity components and transition planning</li> <li>Experience working alongside consulting or system integrator partners</li> </ul> Why This Role Matters This engagement supports a high-visibility, high-impact identity initiative with increasing workload and complexity. Success requires someone who can balance execution, judgment, and collaboration while helping stabilize and modernize identity access across organizations.

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