Lead IAM Engineer (Remote)

Lead IAM Engineer (Remote) Work Location: 100% Remote (Preference for candidates located in the Northeast)Employment Type: Contract (6+ Months with Potential for Permanent Conversion)Compensation: $50- $60 Hourly while on Contract Hours: 40 Hours Weekly (Monday - Friday) About the Opportunity:Robert Half is partnering with an organization undertaking a large-scale Identity and Access Management (IAM) modernization initiative. The organization is replacing a legacy identity platform with a modern Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution and is seeking a Lead IAM Engineer to play a key role in the transformation.This individual will serve as the technical lead throughout the implementation, partnering with infrastructure, security, application, and operational teams as well as third-party vendors to ensure a successful deployment. This is a highly visible enterprise initiative that will have a significant impact across the organization. Responsibilities:Serve as the technical lead for a large-scale IAM modernization and implementation projectPartner with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to design and deploy a modern IAM solutionAnalyze existing identity infrastructure, workflows, and access management processesDesign and implement Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) workflows and best practicesCreate and optimize Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processesDesign identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and de-provisioning workflowsIntegrate IAM solutions with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and other enterprise systemsDevelop IAM architecture, access governance models, and role-based access controlsAssist with the migration and modernization of legacy identity management environmentsWork closely with security, infrastructure, HR, and business teams to align identity processes with business requirementsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to IAM and security team membersSupport post-implementation administration, optimization, and ongoing platform enhancementsParticipate in vendor workshops, architecture reviews, and project planning activities