IAM Specialist – ITAR

Key skills: IAM, Entra ID, Azure, Active Directory, Governance

Position: IAM Specialist – ITAR
Remote
Job Type: Contract
Experience Required: 7+ Years

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to support user access administration in an ITAR-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), RBAC, Active Directory, and access governance while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) / User Access Management
• Experience managing user access in regulated ITAR environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Identity Governance
  • Access Certification processes
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
  • UNIX
  • Mainframe
  • Microsoft Exchange Administration
• Experience with:
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Conditional Access
• Experience with user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access review processes
• Strong analytical, audit, and documentation skills

Must-Have Skills

• Experience supporting ITAR-regulated environments
• Strong understanding of access governance and compliance controls
• Experience conducting:
  • User Access Reviews
  • Entitlement Reviews
  • Access Certification
• Experience implementing and managing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Ability to manage access requests and approvals
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • IGA
  • SSO
  • MFA
  • Conditional Access
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills

Good-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of SOX and other regulatory compliance frameworks
• Experience with ServiceNow workflows
• Automation and scripting experience
• Experience supporting Aerospace, Defense, or Manufacturing organizations

Key Responsibilities

• Manage user access requests across ITAR and non-ITAR systems.
• Perform provisioning and deprovisioning activities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct user access reviews, certifications, and audit support activities.
• Enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and least-privilege access principles.
• Investigate and resolve user access-related issues.
• Maintain IAM documentation, SOPs, and compliance evidence.
• Coordinate with Security, Audit, and Business teams to ensure ITAR compliance.