The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Clark's identity ecosystem. This role balances high-level strategy with deep technical execution, serving as the lead architect and engineer for the Saviynt, Entra ID, and Okta platforms. You will not only manage the roadmap and stakeholders, but will also remain involved in the technical details-writing scripts, configuring complex SSO integrations, and building the automation frameworks that secure our enterprise.
This is a full-time onsite position based in our McLean, VA office.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Hands-on Execution
Architectural Oversight: Lead the technical design of IAM solutions from discovery through long-term support, ensuring all systems meet "Least Privilege" and Zero Trust standards.
Lead Engineering: Act as the Tier 3 technical expert for the Saviynt IGA platform, personally overseeing the onboarding of complex applications and the development of custom connectors.
Advanced Automation: Directly develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Python) and SQL queries to automate user provisioning, de-provisioning, and complex lifecycle workflows.
Modern Auth Implementation: Hands-on configuration of federation protocols including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, and managing the migration of legacy authentication to modern standards.
Governance & Audit Lead: Partner with Internal Audit to automate access certifications and provide technical evidence for compliance requirements across all enterprise systems.
Platform Health: Take ultimate accountability for the stability of SSO platforms, participating in bimonthly maintenance and troubleshooting the most critical technical escalations.
Strategic & Managerial Responsibilities
Roadmap Execution: Drive the planning and technical execution of IAM technology enhancements and long-term security roadmaps.
Mentorship & Coaching: Coach and upskill team members on IAM best practices, peer-reviewing technical changes to ensure alignment with Clark standards.
Standardization: Create and enforce engineering standards for documentation, IAM procedures, and infrastructure-as-code.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with Business Application Owners and SMEs to translate business requirements into technical IAM specifications.
Basic Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years of dedicated, hands-on IAM experience.
People Leadership: 3+ years of demonstrated experience leading technical teams, including direct people management (hiring, performance reviews, and career development) and serving as a technical mentor for junior engineers in high-pressure environments.
Core Protocols: Expert-level proficiency in APIs, SCIM, SAML, and OIDC.
Logic & Data: Advanced experience with SQL and Scripting (PowerShell/Python) for identity automation.
Platform Expertise: Deep administrative experience in Saviynt (or SailPoint), Entra ID, and Okta.
Soft Skills: Proven ability to collaborate across business units, engage with stakeholders, and drive results while remaining adaptable and accountable.
Presence & Availability: Ability to work in the office 5 days/week and participate in bimonthly maintenance windows as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Security Integration: Experience integrating IAM platforms with ServiceNow for ticketing automation and CyberArk for privileged access.
Analytical Skills: Ability to develop advanced reporting and telemetry for IT and Business stakeholders.
Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.
Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all - power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we've been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.
With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.
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There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.?
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email? leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com ?or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Authorization to Work
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.
