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Lead IAM EngineerPiper Companies • Reston, VA, US
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Lead IAM Engineer

Lead IAM Engineer

Piper Companies • Reston, VA, US
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Lead IAM Engineer – Reston, VA

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead IAM Engineer to join a leading homebuilder and mortgage banking company based in Reston, VA. The Lead IAM Engineer will be essential for ensuring secure and efficient access to the organization's networks, systems, and applications across both cloud-based and on-premises environments. This position will be on-site in Reston, VA five days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and administration of Microsoft Entra ID and associated IAM solutions.
  • Maintain and refine Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
  • Construct and enforce Conditional Access Policies (CAP) to ensure secure access across environments.
  • Coordinate and execute access reviews and deploy Just-in-Time (JiT) access protocols.
  • Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Identity for threat detection and response.
  • Govern Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations and Dynamic Group Management.
  • Lead the Identity and Access Management Program, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance goals.
  • Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application teams, and stakeholders across all levels of the organization to align IAM strategies with business and security objectives, while effectively communicating priorities, risks, and solutions.
  • Cultivate talent by mentoring junior engineers and helping advance their technical capabilities and career paths.
  • Monitor and report on IAM system performance, compliance, and audit readiness, staying informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance IAM capabilities.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on IAM.
  • Extensive experience in Microsoft Entra ID, PAM, PIM, CAP, SSO, and Defender for Cloud.
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, Microsoft 365, etc.).
  • Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOX).
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects and effectively communicating priorities, risks, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified : Identity and Access Administrator Associate) are a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Compensation

  • Salary Range : $150,000 - $160,000.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays.
  • This job opens for applications on 10.12.25 . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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