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Identity and Access Management Operations - Government and Public Sector - Senior Associate

EY

EY

Operations
McLean, VA, USA · Multiple locations
Posted on Aug 28, 2024
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

Our GPS Technology Organization is a structure within the US GPS practice that implements and maintains a new operate and technology model designed specifically to support U.S. defense and Government engagements.

The opportunity

You’ll have responsibilities within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team that supports various applications in cloud platform services across the GPS business unit. You’ll support the end-to-end aspects of services, and provide end user-support pertaining to access.

Your key responsibilities

  • Azure Management including application management, Licensing, and Azure PIM.
  • Help maintain the User Identity Lifecycle by provisioning users within one of many Azure tenants.
  • Create and manage groups and applications within Entra ID.
  • Assist in writing and maintaining documentation around new and current processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other Technology Enclave members to improve processes and security posture.
  • Run certifications on Azure tenants.
  • The role may also require the periodic allocation of additional time on the job to support multiple demands and escalating issues or to accommodate teams or staff in other time zones
  • Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the firm

Skills and attributes for success

  • Understanding of application registration and Key Management using the Entra ID Admin Center
  • Understanding of Azure Administrator Roles and emergency accounts
  • Core understanding of Entra ID management
  • Ability to manage multiple directories in the Azure environment
  • Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective teaming and knowledge sharing skills
  • Solid understanding of Cloud environment and security best practices
  • Strong ability to document processes, and procedures clearly and accurately for distribution to internal teams and customers
  • Understanding of NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53, concentrating on Access Management
  • Self-motivated with an aptitude to learn quickly
  • Ability to deal with challenging situations

To qualify for the role you must have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required
  • Have a general understanding of cloud infrastructure
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Strong English language skills are required – written and verbal
  • Good judgment, tact, and decision-making ability
  • Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural, environment
  • Ability to work on call rotation to support business needs
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance

Ideally, you’ll also have

  • At least one technical certification in Azure platform
  • Experience with large scale IT deployments or cloud infrastructure
  • 2-4 plus years of hands on experience in Identity and Access Management Cloud infrastructure experience
  • Experience with Sailpoint Identity Security Cloud (Software as a Service)

What we look for

Individuals with strong business and technical acumen who demonstrate drive, vision, teaming and purpose and are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals.

What we offer


We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family.

Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

  • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.


If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

What we offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $76,400 to $138,600. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $91,700 to $157,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com