IAM AD & LDAP Consultant Job at Diverse Lynx in Charlotte
Diverse Lynx, Charlotte, NC, United States
Job Title: IAM AD & LDAP Consultant
Location: NJ / Charlotte, NC / TX / Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced IAM AD & LDAP Consultant with deep expertise in Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID (Azure AD) to lead architecture, design, and integration efforts for enterprise authentication and authorization systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with large-scale environments and guiding application teams in implementing secure and scalable IAM solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
Location: NJ / Charlotte, NC / TX / Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced IAM AD & LDAP Consultant with deep expertise in Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID (Azure AD) to lead architecture, design, and integration efforts for enterprise authentication and authorization systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with large-scale environments and guiding application teams in implementing secure and scalable IAM solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and guide analysis and preparatory work for applications requiring refactoring for AD-based authorization.
- Analyze application entitlements and guide teams in externalizing authorization to Active Directory.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integrating homegrown and COTS applications with AD and Entra ID.
- Provide architectural guidance to redesign application authorization models using Active Directory.
- Mentor and support development teams on programming frameworks and libraries for AD-based authentication and authorization.
- Conduct technical workshops, training sessions, and Q&A discussions for application teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and ensure smooth delivery.
- Identify risks, roadblocks, and provide proactive solutions.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines and SLAs.
- 12+ years of experience in IAM and Active Directory environments.
- 5+ years of experience in architecture and design of AD-based authentication and authorization systems.
- Strong hands-on expertise in:
- Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID (Azure AD) (Must Have)
- LDAP, enterprise directories, and database integrations
- Deep understanding of:
- Authentication and authorization models
- Entitlement management and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Extensive experience integrating enterprise and custom applications with AD.
- Strong knowledge of IAM tools such as SailPoint IGA and Entra ID.
- Experience with authentication protocols:
- SAML, OAuth, OIDC, ADFS, RADIUS
- Hands-on experience with:
- AD / Entra ID APIs, SDKs, and endpoints
- Networking concepts (DNS, SMTP, etc.)
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.