Security Identity and Access Management Specialist

This is a 5 - month contract with our client in the Fintech sector. We are seeking an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join our cybersecurity team in a hybrid capacity. In this role, you will be responsible for securing digital identities, designing directory structures, and managing access lifecycle policies to enforce the principle of least privilege across enterprise systems and data. Key Responsibilities Identity Governance & Access Control: Review, manage, and secure digital access to systems, data, and applications using RBAC/ABAC models. Directory & Policy Configuration: Configure and maintain directory structures, access policies, and identity lifecycle processes (Joiners, Movers, Leavers). Least Privilege Enforcement: Define and enforce security controls, conditional access, and privileged access policies to minimize security risks. IAM Infrastructure Management: Support, build, and optimize enterprise identity systems across cloud and on-premise environments. Minimum Requirements Experience: At least 5 years of dedicated experience in building and managing IAM systems (strong preference for Microsoft Active Directory / Entra ID ). Education: 3-Year IT-related Degree. Domain Expertise: Advanced knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), directory services, access control models, and identity governance. Required Certifications: Must hold Microsoft SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator), Microsoft AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), and CompTIA Security+ . Work Environment Location: Hybrid (On-site & Remote flexibility).