Lead IAM Engineer

ZP Group•Reston, VA

27d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Piper Companies is seeking an Lead IAM Engineer to join a leading homebuilder and mortgage banking company based in Reston, VA. The Lead IAM Engineer will essential for ensuring secure and efficient access to the organization's networks, systems, and applications across both cloud-based and on-premises environments. This position will be on-site in Reston, VA five days per week!

Requirements

5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on IAM.
Extensive experience in Microsoft Entra ID, PAM, PIM, CAP, SSO, and Defender for Cloud.
Advanced knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, Microsoft 365, etc.)
Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOX).
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects and effectively communicating priorities, risks, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
Proven experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, execution, and administration of Microsoft Entra ID and associated IAM solutions.
Maintain and refine Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Construct and oversee enforcement of Conditional Access Policies (CAP) to ensure secure access across environments.
Coordinate and execute access reviews and deploy Just-in-Time (JiT) access protocols.
Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Identity for threat detection and response.
Govern Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations and Dynamic Group Management.
Lead the Identity and Access Management Program, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance goals.
Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application teams, and stakeholders across all levels of the organization to align identity and access management (IAM) strategies with business and security objectives, while effectively communicating priorities, risks, and solutions.
Cultivate talent by mentoring junior engineers and helping advance their technical capabilities and career paths.
Monitor and report on identity and access management (IAM) system performance, compliance, and audit readiness, while staying informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance IAM capabilities.