Identity and Access Management (IAMS) Solutions Architect

Identity and Access Management (IAMS) Solutions Architect

Jackson MS REMOTE

12 MONTHS contract

15 hours per week. Likely to extend past one year for a long term assignment.

Remote but must report onsite in Jackson MS at least once per quarter.

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid seeks a part-time Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions Architect Consultant to continue and expand DOMs modernization of identity access and device management services using Microsoft cloud technologies.

This consultant will provide architectural guidance technical implementation and automation design to ensure a secure compliant and efficient identity platform based on Microsoft Entra ID M365/O365 and Intune.

The position is ideally suited for a senior-level professional combining technical authority business acumen and delivery oversight across large-scale public-sector modernization projects.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

1. Identity and Access Management Architecture

• Lead DOMs migration from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID as the authoritative identity source.
• Architect and maintain Zero Trust-based authentication and authorization models aligned with CMS MARS-E (or ARCAMPE) requirements.
• Configure and manage SAML OAuth and OIDC integrations for enterprise and line-of-business applications.
• Implement enterprise application provisioning and SCIM-based integrations within Entra ID.
• Support Access Packages and Access Reviews to strengthen identity governance.

2. Lifecycle Automation and Integration

• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and Logic Apps to automate identity lifecycle operations (joiners movers leavers).
• Extend automation for Workday Entra ID integration to enable seamless onboarding and offboarding workflows.
• Design and implement ServiceNow integration with Entra ID and Workday to achieve fully automated access provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Establish monitoring exception handling and logging for lifecycle workflows.

3. Device and Endpoint Management

• Align device management with Entra ID Conditional Access and security posture standards.

4. Governance Risk and Compliance

• Align all identity and access functions with HIPAA MARS-E and ARC-AMPE frameworks.
• Support policy creation and implementation for identity governance external identity management and guest access control.
• Advise on least-privilege access models periodic entitlement reviews and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with DOMs Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure audit readiness.

5. Cloud Service Modernization and Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural direction for continued migration of email file services and endpoint management to Microsoft 365 / Azure.
• Configure and secure line-of-business applications to leverage Entra ID for both AuthN and AuthZ.
• Deliver technical workshops and architectural sessions to DOM staff to ensure skills transfer and sustainability.
• Maintain alignment with Microsofts latest cloud identity and security best practices.

Required Skills:

• 10 years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft identity and security solutions for enterprise or publicsector clients.
• Proven ability to deliver and support large complex migrations to O365 and Azure services.
• Strong scripting and automation background (PowerShell Logic Apps Graph API).
• Experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Deep expertise with Workday ServiceNow Entra ID Intune and identity governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with both executive stakeholders and technical teams.
• Experience ensuring compliance with HIPAA MARS-E (or ARC-AMPE) standards.
• Experience supporting GCC tenants.

Preferred Skills:

• Current certifications demonstrating expertise in the administration of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Azure M365 and Security.
• Experience working with state government agencies particularly Medicaid.

Identity and Access Management (IAMS) Solutions Architect

Jackson MS REMOTE

12 MONTHS contract

15 hours per week. Likely to extend past one year for a long term assignment.

Remote but must report onsite in Jackson MS at least once per quarter.

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid seeks a part-time Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions Architect Consultant to continue and expand DOMs modernization of identity access and device management services using Microsoft cloud technologies.

This consultant will provide architectural guidance technical implementation and automation design to ensure a secure compliant and efficient identity platform based on Microsoft Entra ID M365/O365 and Intune.

The position is ideally suited for a senior-level professional combining technical authority business acumen and delivery oversight across large-scale public-sector modernization projects.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities

1. Identity and Access Management Architecture

• Lead DOMs migration from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID as the authoritative identity source.
• Architect and maintain Zero Trust-based authentication and authorization models aligned with CMS MARS-E (or ARCAMPE) requirements.
• Configure and manage SAML OAuth and OIDC integrations for enterprise and line-of-business applications.
• Implement enterprise application provisioning and SCIM-based integrations within Entra ID.
• Support Access Packages and Access Reviews to strengthen identity governance.

2. Lifecycle Automation and Integration

• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and Logic Apps to automate identity lifecycle operations (joiners movers leavers).
• Extend automation for Workday Entra ID integration to enable seamless onboarding and offboarding workflows.
• Design and implement ServiceNow integration with Entra ID and Workday to achieve fully automated access provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Establish monitoring exception handling and logging for lifecycle workflows.

3. Device and Endpoint Management

• Align device management with Entra ID Conditional Access and security posture standards.

4. Governance Risk and Compliance

• Align all identity and access functions with HIPAA MARS-E and ARC-AMPE frameworks.
• Support policy creation and implementation for identity governance external identity management and guest access control.
• Advise on least-privilege access models periodic entitlement reviews and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with DOMs Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure audit readiness.

5. Cloud Service Modernization and Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural direction for continued migration of email file services and endpoint management to Microsoft 365 / Azure.
• Configure and secure line-of-business applications to leverage Entra ID for both AuthN and AuthZ.
• Deliver technical workshops and architectural sessions to DOM staff to ensure skills transfer and sustainability.
• Maintain alignment with Microsofts latest cloud identity and security best practices.

Required Skills:

• 10 years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft identity and security solutions for enterprise or publicsector clients.
• Proven ability to deliver and support large complex migrations to O365 and Azure services.
• Strong scripting and automation background (PowerShell Logic Apps Graph API).
• Experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Deep expertise with Workday ServiceNow Entra ID Intune and identity governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with both executive stakeholders and technical teams.
• Experience ensuring compliance with HIPAA MARS-E (or ARC-AMPE) standards.
• Experience supporting GCC tenants.

Preferred Skills:

• Current certifications demonstrating expertise in the administration of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance Azure M365 and Security.
• Experience working with state government agencies particularly Medicaid.