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IAM Engineer

Horizontal Talent
Boston, Virginia, USPosted February 25, 2026

Job Description

Join us as an IAM Engineer where you'll lead initiatives to revolutionize identity and directory services, embracing modern cloud-first strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to guide critical improvements, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient identity services.

Responsibilities

  • Drive modernization of identity solutions by guiding the transition to cloud-native platforms.
  • Collaborate across teams to implement secure, scalable authentication methods.
  • Provide technical leadership for migrations to enhance security during transitions.
  • Design and document strategic identity architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
  • Offer expert advice to stakeholders, translating complex challenges into actionable solutions.

Skills

  • Proven experience with Active Directory architecture and management.
  • Hands-on experience with hybrid identity solutions involving Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Solid understanding of authentication protocols and modern cloud equivalents.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with enterprise-scale security strategies.
  • Experience enhancing operational excellence through automation and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of governance frameworks.

At Horizontal, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental components of our work environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that empowers each individual to thrive.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

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