Lead Consultant, Identity & Authentication

Allstate

. Research, design, plan, and maintain new or existing network hardware and software technology components .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $98,100 - $167,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, with a strong focus on Active Directory technologies and automation practices. Proficient in troubleshooting complex incidents and providing technical guidance across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Identity And Access Management (IAM)Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)PowerShell ScriptingInfrastructure As Code (IaC)Zero Trust Principles

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Hard Skills

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)Microsoft Entra IDLDAPKerberosSAMLOAuthOpenID Connect (OIDC)Group Policy (GPO)Domain Name System (DNS)Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoringTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)CI/CD PipelinesGitHubAutomation FrameworksAI-Assisted Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

Industry Keywords

Identity SecurityIdentity GovernanceHybrid EnvironmentsCertificate-Based AuthenticationPrivileged Access Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityDNS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, design, plan, and maintain new or existing network hardware and software technology components
Execute analysis, integration, and moderately to highly complex incident and problem tasks affecting production systems and multiple applications
Define and update items in the configuration management plan
Identify and recommend significant changes to network hardware and software technology components for incident avoidance
Resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis, escalating high-complexity incidents and problems
Ensure plans integrate effectively with other technical hardware and software components
Support production service requests, perform routine administration, and support network hardware and software infrastructure
Develop and maintain tools for maintaining, modifying, and monitoring hardware and software technology components
Implement network hardware and software technology components through system analysis, technical tools and utilities, and product customizations
Execute testing, debugging, performance analysis, and documentation
Collaborate with other Engineers to address infrastructure interaction, data conversion impacts, and business function and performance requirements
Lead research, analysis, design, selection, planning, and engineering for new components or enhancements
No supervisory duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in complex hybrid environments
Advanced experience with Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS), Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), and Hybrid Identity
Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting, automation, APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and modern engineering practices
Experience with LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), WS-Federation, and certificate-based authentication
Experience administering and supporting Group Policy (GPO), Domain Name System (DNS), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) in enterprise environments
Knowledge of identity security, Zero Trust principles, and identity governance
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and providing technical guidance across cross-functional teams
Background investigation required
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions when working from home
Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload
Preferred: experience with privileged access management, certificate lifecycle management, cloud identity platforms, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, automation frameworks, AI-assisted development, intelligent automation, operational analytics, or emerging AI technologies
Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement for employees eligible to work from home