Senior Professional, Identity & Access Management

Job Summary
Our client, a leading Fortune 500 organization, is seeking a Senior Professional, Identity & Access Management to join their Identity Security team. This is a 9-month contract based in Atlanta, GA, requiring 100% onsite attendance. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Active Directory environments while helping modernize identity infrastructure across cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Identity & Access Management (IAM), AWS integrations, and enterprise security best practices.

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Microsoft Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, organizational units, Group Policy, and domain controllers
• Partner with IAM and PAM teams to design and maintain privileged access controls and delegated administration models
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Active Directory issues including authentication, replication, DNS, and domain controller health
• Support integrations between Active Directory and Identity Governance, authentication, certification, and access management platforms
• Develop standards, operational documentation, and runbooks for Active Directory services and infrastructure
• Participate in change management, audits, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting enterprise security
• Design Active Directory integration patterns with AWS and promote secure authentication using Kerberos and LDAP

Required Skills / Experience (Must-Haves)

• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Active Directory in large, complex enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of Active Directory security, delegation models, and privileged access management
• Experience supporting Active Directory within an enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) environment
• Proven experience troubleshooting authentication, replication, DNS, account lifecycle, and access-related issues
• Experience integrating Active Directory with AWS (Managed AD, self-hosted, or similar solutions)
• Experience supporting Identity Governance or Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms
• Experience supporting global, multi-domain, or multi-region Active Directory environments

Preferred Skills / Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience developing authentication patterns using Kerberos and LDAP
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud identity modernization initiatives
• Knowledge of Active Directory operational standards and security best practices
• Experience participating in enterprise audits and security compliance initiatives
• Experience developing technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional infrastructure and security teams
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Identity & Access Management Expertise
• Microsoft Active Directory Administration
• Enterprise Security & Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Operational Excellence

Work Environment

• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $77.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401(k) offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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