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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IAM Consultant (Active Directory & AWS) in Atlanta, GA - **Company:** ValueBase Consulting - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Systems Integration, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Software Troubleshooting - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eb6c9d7d895a64dc ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IAM Consultant to join our Identity Security team. This role is ideal for an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Active Directory and enterprise identity security., * 10+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM). * 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft Active Directory. * 5+ years of experience managing Group Policy. * Strong expertise in: + Active Directory Administration + Active Directory Security + Group Policy + LDAP + Kerberos Authentication + DNS + Active Directory Replication * Experience managing large-scale enterprise Active Directory environments. * Experience integrating Active Directory with IAM and Identity Governance platforms. * Strong understanding of privileged access management and delegated administration models. * Experience supporting global, multi-domain, or multi-region Active Directory environments. * Hands-on experience with AWS Active Directory solutions such as: + AWS Managed Microsoft AD + Self-hosted Active Directory on AWS * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., * Experience with Identity Governance Administration (IGA) platforms. * Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. * Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles. * Experience working in enterprise cloud environments. * Strong scripting or automation experience using PowerShell is a plus. * Security certifications or Microsoft Identity certifications are preferred. ## Description * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, Organizational Units (OUs), Group Policies, and Domain Controllers. * Engineer secure and scalable Active Directory environments aligned with security best practices. * Collaborate with IAM and Privileged Access Management (PAM) teams to implement delegated administration models and privileged access controls. * Monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory health, including: + Authentication issues + Replication failures + DNS dependencies + Domain Controller availability + Account lifecycle issues * Support integrations between Active Directory and Identity Governance, Authentication, Access Request, and Certification platforms. * Develop operational documentation, standards, runbooks, and best practices. * Participate in change management, security audits, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Design authentication patterns between Active Directory and AWS using LDAP and Kerberos. * Partner with application teams to implement secure Kerberos-based authentication solutions. * Contribute to enterprise IAM modernization initiatives and cloud identity strategies. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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