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Horizontal Talent

IAM Engineer

Hybrid

Richmond, United states

Freelance

12-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Cloud Security Monitoring Organization Active Directory

Job Specifications

Join us as an IAM Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in transforming identity and directory services for a dynamic organization. Your expertise will help transition from traditional systems to modern, secure, and scalable identity solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts in modernizing and streamlining Active Directory systems, ensuring alignment with cloud-first strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement advanced authentication techniques and reduce reliance on legacy systems.
Design and document cutting-edge identity architectures and migration strategies based on Zero Trust principles.
Provide expert technical guidance during migrations, maintaining secure and resilient directory services.
Enhance operational excellence through improved automation, monitoring, and management of identity services.

Skills

Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and cloud identity solutions.
Proficient in authentication and authorization protocols within complex enterprise environments.
Strong documentation and communication skills for conveying technical concepts effectively.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Zero Trust architectures and cloud security frameworks.
Proven ability to collaborate across infrastructure, security, and application teams.
Familiarity with enterprise-scale security strategies and governance models.

At Horizontal, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as vital elements of our workplace culture, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to contribute and thrive.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

About the Company

"Treat your clients, consultants and internal employees well, and never stop innovating." - Jeremy Langevin, Cofounder & CEO, Horizontal Talent Since Horizontal's formation in 2003, these words have been the guiding perspective that has delivered continual growth and helped us build lasting partnerships with clients and consultants around the world. Adapting to market shifts, evolving technology and changing workforce trends, we've stayed ahead of our competitors by focusing on people and innovation. As a privately held,... Know more