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Senior IAM Security Engineer

IAM Security Engineer
12+ month contract (W2 ONLY, NO C-C)
Austin, TX (Hybrid)
 
Responsibilities

• Lead the cleanup, hardening, and optimization of federation configurations (PingFederate, ForgeRock).
• Manage and remediate Active Directory group memberships, permissions, and delegation models to enforce least privilege.
• Design and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) across enterprise systems.
• Support access recertification and identity posture improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with red and blue teams to simulate identity-based attacks and enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Contribute to threat modeling and adversary simulation efforts targeting identity and access infrastructure.
• Implement and manage privilege controls using LAPS, GPOs, and local admin policy frameworks.
• Harden Windows servers and endpoints to reduce identity exploitation risk.
• Enforce Privileged Access Management (PAM) practices using CyberArk or equivalent tools.
• Identify and remediate misconfigurations that could lead to privilege escalation or lateral movement.

 
Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IAM engineering or identity-focused security roles.
• Strong expertise in Active Directory, LDAP, and Group Policy management.
• Hands-on experience with federation technologies such as PingFederate, ForgeRock, or RSA.
• Proven ability to design and maintain RBAC and access governance frameworks.
• Deep understanding of Windows privilege management, GPOs, and PAM implementations (CyberArk, BeyondTrust).
• Familiarity with offensive security tools and techniques targeting Windows and identity systems.
• Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK identity-based tactics.
• Proficiency in PowerShell or Python for automation and analysis.

• Experience with Silverfort or other identity threat detection tools.
• Exposure to Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent IAM/security credentials.

Estimated Min Rate: $52.50
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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