Location: Baltimore, MD
Must have:
- Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
- Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP)
Responsibilities and Tasks:
A. Transition-In Responsibilities
- Review existing IAM documentation, processes, system configurations, and architecture.
- Conduct knowledge-transfer sessions with ITD staff to understand the current state environment.
- Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies that may impact IAM operations.
- Recommend standards and best practices for IAM, including governance, roles and responsibilities, and technology architecture.
- Develop a plan outlining activities, timelines, roles, and expectations.
B. IAM Architecture and Technical Support
- Design and document identity lifecycle processes.
- Integrate applications and systems into Entra ID.
- Identify opportunities for automation and improvements to identity security.
C. Process Development and Documentation
- Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for IAM operations, employee onboarding/offboarding, and related activities.
- Create and enhance a centralized IAM governance framework, role definitions, and access management standards.
- Align IAM processes with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and other enterprise systems.
- Ensure IAM processes support both internal users and external entities/constituents who require access to public-facing systems.
D. Workflow and Automation Support
- Analyze existing IAM-related workflows and recommend improvements for efficiency and security.
- Assist in the development of structured automated workflows for provisioning, deprovisioning, access requests and approvals that support integration with ServiceNow.
E. Reporting and Documentation
- Deliver written reports, status updates, and documentation as required by the IAM Program Manager.
- Thoroughly document all tasks performed, decisions made, and recommendations proposed.
- Transfer knowledge to ITD staff to ensure the long-term sustainability of IAM operations.
The consultant shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in analyzing,
mapping, and improving IT or security workflows, including at least two (2)
engagements of similar complexity.
Experience must include:
mapping, and improving IT or security workflows, including at least two (2)
engagements of similar complexity.
Experience must include:
- Expertise in supporting policy development, role design, and ongoing access review activities.
- Experience in the development and updating of SOPs for IAM operations and related activities.
- Experience with integrating IAM architecture into technical systems such as Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Active Directory, or an equivalent identity platform.
- Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and/or Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) certification.
IAM Expert should represent a balanced mix of IAM expertise, process engineering,
and project support. The following experience is expected and will be evaluated, the
proposed personnel shall demonstrate:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in analyzing, mapping, and improving IAM processes. Experience must include work related to identity lifecycle management, access provisioning/deprovisioning, and access request workflows.
- A minimum of five (5) years of documented experience developing SOPs, process maps, and operational documents for IAM-related functions.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with at least three (3) years of experience in facilitating meetings, gathering requirements, and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience supporting the development of IAM-related policies, role definitions, and access review activities. Experience must include participation in at least two (2) IAM engagements in an enterprise or regulated environment
Contractor Personnel Maintain Certifications:
Personnel provided shall maintain in good standing any required professional
certifications for the duration of the Contract.
- Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
- Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP)