Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

Hello! We’re the Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) team, we provide vital Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which Montanan’s rely upon to support state and local law enforcement. Our dynamic team manages IT systems, services, and interfaces to support approximately 900 DOJ employees, and over 3,000 Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) customers working together to safeguard Montana ! We directly support DOJ staff involved with legal cases concerning the State and its people, Montana missing persons, victim services, children’s justice, consumer protection, criminal investigations, highway safety, motor vehicle licensing, gambling control, and forensic laboratory services. The list is long but if you enjoy diversity, this challenging, exciting, and rewarding position may be what you are looking for. The Role: Department of Justice is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect with a strong background in directory services, authentication protocols, and access governance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing identity platforms such as Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, Google Workspace, or comparable identity platforms. The candidate would have a solid foundation of knowledge typically achieved through a combination of education and experience built through increasing levels or responsibility over a 4-year period typically gained from a progression from tier 1 to tier 3 roles. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable IAM solutions that support business operations while ensuring compliance with security policies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
• Four years of experience in network or systems administration on an enterprise level.
• Other combinations of education, certification or experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IAM tools such as DUO, Okta, Ping Identity, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models.
• Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage IAM solutions across enterprise environments.
• Administer and support Identity management platforms (e.g. Active Directory, Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Google Workspace, etc.)
• Configure and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using SAML and OIDC protocols.
• Manage user lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and access reviews.
• Troubleshoot authentication and access issues across multiple platforms and applications.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to enforce identity security policies.
• Implement and support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies.
• Monitor IAM systems for performance, security risks, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in audits and ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., CJIS, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Document IAM processes, configurations, and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Fun Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees