Senior IAM & Enterprise Messaging Engineer
Gulf Coast Automation Group, Schaumburg, IL, United States
Job Title:
Senior IAM & Enterprise Messaging Engineer
Location:
Hybrid - Schaumburg, Illinois
Position Type:
Direct Hire
Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IAM & Enterprise Messaging Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of identity and messaging solutions across hybrid environments with our premier client. This role will serve as a technical lead for Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise messaging platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant systems across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
This individual will play a critical role in managing identity lifecycle processes, enabling secure access, and supporting enterprise email and collaboration platforms while driving automation and operational excellence.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience
in IAM and enterprise messaging environments
Deep expertise in:
Active Directory (multi-domain)
Azure AD / Entra ID
Hybrid identity architectures
Strong experience with:
Microsoft 365 / Exchange (Online & On-Prem)
Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect
Conditional Access & MFA
Hands‑on experience with
PowerShell scripting and automation
Experience implementing
DNS/email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Strong understanding of
authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
Ability to lead technical initiatives and communicate across teams
Experience supporting
escalations and end‑user troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft or Identity-related certifications
Experience in large enterprise environments ( 3,000+ users, multi-domain, multi-tenant )
Exposure to
identity security and email security platforms
Experience with
cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
Familiarity with
Azure AD B2C / Entra External ID
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
What You’ll Do (Skills Used in this Position)
Design, implement, and support IAM solutions across
Active Directory (on‑prem), Azure AD / Entra ID, and hybrid environments
Manage and optimize
Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect Sync and Cloud Sync
Implement and support
SSO, federation (ADFS), and Azure AD Application Proxy
Configure and maintain
Conditional Access and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)
Lead
user lifecycle management
(onboarding, offboarding, role changes)
Conduct
access reviews, audits, and compliance reporting
Develop automation solutions using
PowerShell and APIs (Microsoft Graph)
Design and manage
Microsoft 365 / Office 365 and Exchange environments (on‑prem & online)
Implement and support
email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS)
Monitor and troubleshoot
mail flow and messaging systems
Support
SCIM integrations with SaaS applications
Provide
Tier 3 escalation support
for IAM and messaging issues
Participate in
incident response, root cause analysis, and security investigations
Maintain detailed
technical documentation and operational procedures
Collaborate cross‑functionally with infrastructure, security, and application teams
Support
on‑call rotation and project‑based initiatives
Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $95,500 - $136,400 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client’s background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee‑owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
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Senior IAM & Enterprise Messaging Engineer
Location:
Hybrid - Schaumburg, Illinois
Position Type:
Direct Hire
Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IAM & Enterprise Messaging Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of identity and messaging solutions across hybrid environments with our premier client. This role will serve as a technical lead for Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise messaging platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant systems across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
This individual will play a critical role in managing identity lifecycle processes, enabling secure access, and supporting enterprise email and collaboration platforms while driving automation and operational excellence.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience
in IAM and enterprise messaging environments
Deep expertise in:
Active Directory (multi-domain)
Azure AD / Entra ID
Hybrid identity architectures
Strong experience with:
Microsoft 365 / Exchange (Online & On-Prem)
Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect
Conditional Access & MFA
Hands‑on experience with
PowerShell scripting and automation
Experience implementing
DNS/email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Strong understanding of
authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
Ability to lead technical initiatives and communicate across teams
Experience supporting
escalations and end‑user troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft or Identity-related certifications
Experience in large enterprise environments ( 3,000+ users, multi-domain, multi-tenant )
Exposure to
identity security and email security platforms
Experience with
cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
Familiarity with
Azure AD B2C / Entra External ID
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
What You’ll Do (Skills Used in this Position)
Design, implement, and support IAM solutions across
Active Directory (on‑prem), Azure AD / Entra ID, and hybrid environments
Manage and optimize
Azure AD Connect / Entra Connect Sync and Cloud Sync
Implement and support
SSO, federation (ADFS), and Azure AD Application Proxy
Configure and maintain
Conditional Access and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)
Lead
user lifecycle management
(onboarding, offboarding, role changes)
Conduct
access reviews, audits, and compliance reporting
Develop automation solutions using
PowerShell and APIs (Microsoft Graph)
Design and manage
Microsoft 365 / Office 365 and Exchange environments (on‑prem & online)
Implement and support
email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS)
Monitor and troubleshoot
mail flow and messaging systems
Support
SCIM integrations with SaaS applications
Provide
Tier 3 escalation support
for IAM and messaging issues
Participate in
incident response, root cause analysis, and security investigations
Maintain detailed
technical documentation and operational procedures
Collaborate cross‑functionally with infrastructure, security, and application teams
Support
on‑call rotation and project‑based initiatives
Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $95,500 - $136,400 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client’s background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee‑owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
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