IAM AD and LDAP Consultant | Contract W2

Role: IAM AD and LDAP Consultant

Locations: Irving, Texas (5 days Onsite)

Duration: Long term

Employment Type: W2 Contract

Job Summary:

Relevant Experience Years Required

• 12 years of experience with IAM and Active Directory with minimum 5 years in architecture and designing systems with AD authentication and authorization in medium and large enterprise environments

Tools

• AD and Entra ID (Must have)
• AD, LDAP, Directories and Databases
• SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Radius
• SailPoint IGA
• Networking, DNS, SMTP

Skills:

• Expert level knowledge and experience in architecture, design, configuration, best practices and troubleshooting Active Directory integrations with Enterprise systems and home-grown applications for authentication and authorization
• In depth understanding of Active Directory features for authentication and authorization
• In-depth understanding of various IAM security models for authentication and authorization used in applications and software and how entitlements are stored and used in applications for authorization
• Hands-on experience with integrating home grown and COTs applications with Active Directory for authentication and authorization
• Good understanding of IAM domain and various Enterprise Identity and Access Management tools like SailPoint, Entra ID
• Good knowledge of Java, .Net, PowerShell, JavaScript, Python application development frameworks for Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID authentication and authorization
• Good knowledge and experience working with Active Directory and Entra ID APIs, endpoints and SDKs for integrating applications, software, Databases, etc. for authentication and authorization
• Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, OIDC, ADFS authentication protocols for applications and software
• Ability to guide engineering and development team for integration with Active Directory for authentication and authorization
• Should be methodical with attention to details
• Skilled in coordinating and communicating with other teams to manage dependencies on other teams and stakeholders
• Skilled in anticipating problems and roadblocks and effectively communicating and managing them
• Excellent communication skills with team leadership ability
• Excellent client facing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under fixed SLAs and timelines

Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide the analysis and preparatory work for applications that need to be refactored for AD authorization
• Guide analysis of applications and entitlements that need to be externalized to AD for authorization
• Serves at the subject matter expert for migrating and integrating homegrown application and cots software with AD and Entra ID for authorization
• Guide application architecture and design teams with best practice in redesigning the application authorization model using Active Directory
• Guide application development teams on programming libraries and frameworks to refactor applications for Active Directory based authorization
• Conduct workshops and Q&A sessions to guide application teams for refactoring their applications to use Active Directory authorization

About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.