Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
What Were Looking For:
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in information technology or related field.
- Four years of experience in network or systems administration on an enterprise level.
- Other combinations of education certification or experience may be substituted.
Preferred Qualification:
Experience with IAM tools such as DUO Okta Ping Identity or similar platforms.
Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell Python or similar) for automation.
Familiarity with Zero Trust security models.
Experience with privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
Why Join Us
- Awesome State of Montana Benefits: Paid vacation sick leave holidays health dental vision coverage and retirement plans.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Fun Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity innovation and collaboration.
- Located in beautiful Helena Montana!
Special Instructions:
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicants qualification may include but are not limited to an evaluation of the résumé a structured interview performance test academic transcripts reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.
Additional materials references or information submitted by the applicant but not requested will not be considered.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
Intensive Background Check
Driving History
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position you must attach a resume at the time of application.
Tip: When attaching your resume you must mark the attachment as a Relevant File.
Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.
A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at via File Transfer Service.
To request an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
Medical dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Generous paid vacation sick and holidays
Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify.
Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
About Us:
Hello! Were the Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) team we provide vital Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which Montanans rely upon to support state and local law enforcement. Our dynamic team manages IT systems services and interfaces to support approximately 900 DOJ employees and over 3000 Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) customers working together to safeguard Montana! We directly support DOJ staff involved with legal cases concerning the State and its people Montana missing persons victim services childrens justice consumer protection criminal investigations highway safety motor vehicle licensing gambling control and forensic laboratory services.
The list is long but if you enjoy diversity this challenging exciting and rewarding position may be what you are looking for.
The Role:
Department of Justice is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect with a strong background in directory services authentication protocols and access governance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing identity platforms such as Active Directory Microsoft Entra Google Workspace or comparable identity platforms. The candidate would have a solid foundation of knowledge typically achieved through a combination of education and experience built through increasing levels or responsibility over a 4-year period typically gained from a progression from tier 1 to tier 3 roles.
This role will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure and scalable IAM solutions that support business operations while ensuring compliance with security policies and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design implement and manage IAM solutions across enterprise environments.
- Administer and support Identity management platforms (e.g. Active Directory Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) Google Workspace etc.)
- Configure and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using SAML and OIDC protocols.
- Manage user lifecycle processes including provisioning deprovisioning role-based access control (RBAC) and access reviews.
- Troubleshoot authentication and access issues across multiple platforms and applications.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to enforce identity security policies.
- Implement and support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies.
- Monitor IAM systems for performance security risks and compliance requirements.
- Participate in audits and ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g. CJIS NIST 800-53 SOC 2 ISO 27001).
- Document IAM processes configurations and procedures.
The first review of applicants will be on April 27 2026.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
