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# Lead IAM Engineer (Remote)

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Active Directory, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Oracle Identity Manager, SailPoint
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467222819&tx=FK4946FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience
 * Experience leading or significantly contributing to IAM or IGA implementation projects
 * Strong understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) principles
 * Experience designing Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) workflows
 * Experience with identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and access governance
 * Experience integrating IAM platforms with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
 * Experience working within large enterprise environments
 * Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, RBAC, SSO, and MFA technologies
 * Experience working directly with vendors and implementation partners
 * Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills, * Experience migrating from legacy IAM platforms to modern IAM or IGA solutions
 * Experience with platforms such as Fischer Identity, SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), or Oracle Identity Manager
 * Experience designing enterprise IAM architecture and governance frameworks
 * Experience supporting highly regulated environments
 * Experience integrating IAM platforms with HR, directory, and cloud-based systems
 * Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring junior engineers
 * Experience working on enterprise-wide security or identity transformation initiatives

Technical Environment

 * Identity & Access Management (IAM)
 * Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
 * Active Directory
 * Microsoft Entra ID
 * Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
 * Single Sign-On (SSO)
 * Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
 * Identity Lifecycle Management
 * Provisioning & De-Provisioning
 * Enterprise Security & Compliance Frameworks, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

This individual will serve as the technical lead throughout the implementation, partnering with infrastructure, security, application, and operational teams as well as third-party vendors to ensure a successful deployment. This is a highly visible enterprise initiative that will have a significant impact across the organization., * Serve as the technical lead for a large-scale IAM modernization and implementation project

 * Partner with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to design and deploy a modern IAM solution
 * Analyze existing identity infrastructure, workflows, and access management processes
 * Design and implement Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) workflows and best practices
 * Create and optimize Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processes
 * Design identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and de-provisioning workflows
 * Integrate IAM solutions with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and other enterprise systems
 * Develop IAM architecture, access governance models, and role-based access controls
 * Assist with the migration and modernization of legacy identity management environments
 * Work closely with security, infrastructure, HR, and business teams to align identity processes with business requirements
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to IAM and security team members
 * Support post-implementation administration, optimization, and ongoing platform enhancements
 * Participate in vendor workshops, architecture reviews, and project planning activities